Afternoon Tea

Downtown / Rainey Street District · Austin

The Four Seasons' seasonal A-Tea-X afternoon tea, served daily from 1 to 3 pm in Live Oak, the hotel's lobby-level bar. Rotating themed menus (such as the spring Roses & Rosé service) feature scones, delicate tea sandwiches, fragrant loose-leaf teas, and tea-infused specialty cocktails. Open to the public with reservations via OpenTable; guests must be 8 or older.

Downtown / Second Street District · Austin

Weekend afternoon tea served Friday through Sunday in Goldie's Sunken Bar, the garden-inspired ground-floor lounge of the Austin Proper Hotel. The service pairs curated teas with buttery scones and mascarpone cream, caviar canapés, finger sandwiches, seasonal pastries, and French macarons. Sparkling wine and champagne upgrades are available, and reservations via OpenTable are recommended.

Central Austin / West Campus · Austin

Daily afternoon high tea served 2–5 pm at Goodall's Kitchen inside Hotel Ella, the historic Goodall Wooten House near the UT campus. Tea towers carry sweet and savory bites — traditional tea sandwiches, pastries and confections — with a glass of bubbles and a selection of Austin-based Zhi organic teas. Reservations are required with at least 48 hours notice.

Georgetown

Elegant three-course afternoon tea served on vintage china in the dining room of a historic Georgetown bed and breakfast, followed by a tour of the home. Private group teas (8–16 guests) are scheduled Tuesdays–Thursdays at 12:30 pm or Sundays at 2 pm at $59 per person plus tax, with gluten-free accommodations available. Booking is via online reservation with a per-person deposit.

Downtown · Austin

Long-running weekend afternoon tea service inside the 1886 Café & Bakery at Austin's historic Driskill Hotel. The three-course service includes scones, finger sandwiches, French pastries and petits fours with premium loose-leaf teas and a sparkling beverage; a kids' menu is offered. Reservations are required and weekend seatings frequently sell out.

Downtown Theater District · Houston

Houston's historic Theater District boutique hotel serves traditional British-style afternoon tea on Saturdays and Sundays with seatings at 12:00 and 2:30 PM, in seasonal runs across the year. The three-course seasonal menu ($89 adults, $59 children 12 and under) includes tea sandwiches, fresh-baked scones with Devonshire cream, housemade jam and lemon curd, and patisseries, with complimentary valet parking.

Uptown · Dallas

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas serves a Saturday afternoon tea in its Uptown hotel, featuring finely crafted teas, pastries, and savory bites in a luxurious setting. Reservations are required but hotel stays are not; the hotel also runs a seasonal Holiday Tea. Bookings are taken through OpenTable or the hotel directly.

Four Points / Northwest Austin · Austin

British-owned tea room inside Michelle's Patisserie in northwest Austin serving a traditional English afternoon tea on mismatched vintage china. Seatings feature loose-leaf teas, homemade tea sandwiches, desserts, and handmade scones with jam and cream, with optional Prosecco pairings. Also hosts private parties, showers, and corporate events, with catering and to-go orders available.

Corpus Christi

Contemporary French-American restaurant and bakery in Corpus Christi known for its afternoon tea service alongside daily breakfast, lunch, French pastries, and weekend dinner. Afternoon tea runs roughly $35–$50 per person and is offered during daytime hours, with reservations available on OpenTable.

Main Street · Fredericksburg

Women-owned tea bar on Fredericksburg's Main Street founded by Chef Christin Day, pairing single-origin teas and small-batch herbal blends with treats from local Hill Country artisans. Bookable experiences include the Fredericksburg Peach Tea Experience, tea-and-treat towers, and weekly tastings ($18–$24), each reserved with a $10 per-guest deposit applied to the total.

King William Historic District · San Antonio

Private Victorian afternoon tea served year-round on fine china in the veranda or dining room of a historic King William District bed and breakfast. The $52-per-person service includes a pot of luxury loose leaf tea, two home-baked scones, six desserts and pastries, four kinds of tea sandwiches, and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for guests 21+. Reservations required at least 3 days in advance with full payment; children 10 and older welcome.

Brentwood · Austin

Cozy neighborhood café and bakery whose reservation-only afternoon tea runs Thursday and Friday at noon and select weekends at 1:30 or 2 pm, booked through Tock. Adults ($40 Thursday, $50 Friday–Sunday) receive a three-tiered stand with three tea sandwiches or savory pastries, a scone with butter and jam, three desserts, and a pot of tea; a children's tier is offered. Wine, prosecco, DIY mimosas, and beer are available alongside.

Richardson

A longtime Richardson cafe, bakery, and tea room with a European-inspired ambiance, known for ladies' luncheons and afternoon teas. Afternoon tea is served after lunch hours (weekday and Saturday afternoon seatings) with scones, quiche, and a rotating selection of loose-leaf teas. Reservations are taken by phone.

Grapevine

A tea room and bistro tucked inside the Grapevine Antique Mall on Northwest Highway, serving lunch and high tea Tuesday through Saturday. Known for its coffee and tea selection and a high tea spread of sandwiches, sweets, and savories; enter through the antique mall entrance and call for reservations.

East Dallas / White Rock Lake · Dallas

Seated three-course afternoon tea in the historic DeGolyer House at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, with two seatings daily at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Rotating seasonal menus feature soups, finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets, and pricing includes garden admission and parking. Full prepayment is required at booking.

DeSoto

A tea room and bakery in DeSoto, in the southern Dallas suburbs, offering afternoon tea, private tea parties, and gourmet catering. A frequent pick on Dallas-area high tea roundups, with tea party bookings taken through its website.

Pearland

A combination tea room and gift shop in Pearland serving lunch and afternoon tea with sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts. Known for themed tea experiences including princess parties, high tea services, and kids' birthday celebrations. Reservations by call or text, with dine-in, take-out, and curbside pickup.

Uptown · Dallas

Hotel Crescent Court hosts its Garden Party Afternoon Tea in The Conservatory, a sunroom dining space overlooking the hotel's courtyard garden. The weekend tea service features seasonal bites and signature sips, with reservations required; the hotel also runs themed tea events such as a mahjong afternoon tea. Weekend availability varies seasonally, so check current dates before booking.

The Star District · Frisco

A vintage-styled cafe, tea room, and event space inside the Flea Style store at The Star in Frisco, with a second location in Prosper. Known for a casual, Southern-twist tea service designed for both adults and children — guests get gloves and pearls to keep — plus scratch-made fast-casual fare. Kitchen serves until 5:00 PM; reservations available for the Frisco location.

Downtown · El Paso

High tea program at The Dome Bar of the historic Hotel Paso del Norte, a landmark 1912 downtown hotel crowned by a Tiffany-style stained glass dome. Tea is served Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM at around $35 per person, beneath the dome in the hotel's signature bar.

Fredericksburg

Restaurant, spa, and cottage retreat set among herb gardens in Fredericksburg. Its Herb Garden Tea Service, booked through Tock, is offered Saturdays and Sundays with seatings beginning 12:30–1:30 PM and features thoughtfully prepared tea, warm scones, and a curated tray of sweet and savory treats. The restaurant serves lighter American fare with international influences.

Upper Kirby · Houston

Chef Kiran Verma's fine-dining Indian restaurant in Upper Kirby, whose afternoon tea (Friday and Saturday, 12-2 PM) blends English tradition with Indian flavors. The tea service (around $65 per adult) features items like tandoori chicken and curried crab finger sandwiches alongside Darjeeling and masala chai.

Edinburg

Rio Grande Valley tea room in Edinburg serving fine teas, specialty coffee, fresh pastries, and a lunch menu of croissants, sandwiches, and salads. Its signature Afternoon Tea experience (about $30–$40) features tiered trays of finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets with a choice of tea, and the room can be rented for showers and private parties.

River Oaks District · Houston

A posh, English-inspired breakfast and brunch boutique in the River Oaks District, arrived from Florida in 2023. English-style tea service is presented on a three-tiered stand with petit fours, French macarons, mini sandwiches, and scones, and a tea-service-only seating runs 4-6 PM on weekends. The florals-and-chandeliers space enforces a smart-chic dress code.

Upper Kirby / River Oaks · Houston

An upscale Thai restaurant at Hanover River Oaks offering a royal-inspired Thai High Tea, served Friday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Fragrant Thai herb tea arrives in handmade antique tea sets from Thailand ($35 per shareable set) with curated savory bites and delicate sweets celebrating Thai culture and craftsmanship.

Bellaire

Bellaire's first and only tea room, serving a traditional afternoon tea ($45/person) with bottomless organic teas from a list of 45+ premium blends, presented on tiered trays. A 'Tipsy Tea' upgrade adds bottomless mimosas, wine, or cava, and seasonal themed SpecialTEAs start at $60. Also sells loose-leaf teas and tea accessories, with a private room seating up to 24 for showers and parties.

Old Town Keller · Keller

An 'enchanted and whimsical' afternoon tea room and cafe in Keller that opened in 2024, praised for its scones and carefully prepared dishes. The cafe serves daily (except Monday) with tea room seatings Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Tea room service is by advance reservation only, with deposits due within 24 hours of booking; walk-ins are not accommodated for tea service.

Houston Heights · Houston

A woman-owned destination tea room in historic Houston Heights blending Southern sass with English class. Offers elegant afternoon tea service on vintage teacups plus a lunch menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches, with tea-infused cocktails and a weekday happy hour. Opened in 2025 and books via OpenTable for parties up to six.

Rivery / Wolf Ranch · Georgetown

Georgetown café that runs a daily reservation-based afternoon tea program alongside its coffee and bagel service. The $45 three-course tea includes tea sandwiches, pastries, and cakes with a choice of premium loose-leaf tea, bookable through Tock for parties of 1 to 24. Also known for macarons and desserts.

East Austin · Austin

French patisserie in East Austin serving a reservation-only high tea Tuesday through Sunday alongside its regular bakery counter. The high tea features tiered towers of delicate French pastries and tea sandwiches. Seatings are typically offered at late-morning and mid-afternoon times.

South Arlington · Arlington

A family-operated Arlington tea room serving since 1991, offering high teas, homemade desserts, and classic tea room fare in a garden-style setting. Popular for bridal and baby showers and luncheons with friends; phone reservations are recommended.

Cultural District / Montgomery Street · Fort Worth

A tea room tucked inside the Montgomery Street Antique Mall, Fort Worth's largest antique mall, near the Cultural District. Serves a variety of hot teas with a full lunch menu of light sandwiches, salads, soups, quiche, and lasagna, plus desserts including English scones, bread pudding, and chocolate cake. High tea is served in the afternoon by reservation.

North Fort Worth area · Haltom City

A casual tea room located inside Lone Star Antiques in Haltom City, in the north Fort Worth area, serving lunch and tea Monday through Saturday. A regular on Fort Worth-area tea room roundups, offering sandwiches, soups, and desserts alongside hot tea. No standalone website; confirm details by phone.

Old Townsite · Pearland

A Southern-style tea room in Pearland's Old Townsite, opened in 2024, serving fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts alongside afternoon tea parties. High tea service ($38 adults, $29 ages 12 and under per Destination Tea) operates on a by-reservation basis.

Seguin

Bakery and tearoom on North Austin Street in Seguin (formerly The Dollhouse Tearoom), known for inspired cupcakes and custom cakes alongside an afternoon tea service offered by reservation.

Montana Avenue Historic District · El Paso

High tea and event venue set in one of El Paso's original historic houses on Montana Avenue. Hosted high teas are served on antique dinnerware with pots of tea, baked treats, tea sandwiches, and frittatas; tables are coordinated in advance with the hostess. Operates as a reservation-based tea and social event space rather than a walk-in cafe.

Downtown Dallas · Dallas

The historic Adolphus Hotel hosts Dallas's most iconic afternoon tea, a tradition served in the hotel since 1912-era grandeur. The three-course service pairs tea sandwiches, scones, and pastries with loose leaf teas from local purveyor Zakti, and typically lasts about two hours. Reservations are made through Resy, and discounted day valet parking is included.

Uptown · Houston

An Italian-refined afternoon tea at the luxury all-suite Hotel Granduca in Uptown Park, served Friday through Sunday from noon to 2 PM (around $79 adults, $39 children). The experience opens with prosecco and features Dammann Freres teas with savory bites like roasted mushroom profiteroles and prosciutto pastry crisps, plus cannoli and tiramisu.

Ingram

Small-town Hill Country tea cottage near Kerrville serving traditional British afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and petite sweets, with no dress code and no time pressure. Normally open Thursday–Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM by reservation; the cottage is temporarily closed for construction through September 2026 with reopening planned for October.

River Oaks / Uptown · Houston

The Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks (formerly The St. Regis Houston) continues its signature afternoon tea tradition in the Grand Tea Lounge, offered Friday through Sunday with reservations required (around $79 adults, $40 children). The service pairs curated artisan tea blends and signature tea sandwiches with live harp music, currant scones with Devonshire cream, an English berries trifle, and a chocolate bonbons gift box.

Montrose · Houston

A Michelin Guide-recommended, London-inspired restaurant in Montrose serving modern continental cuisine from Executive Chef Austin Waiter. Afternoon tea runs Friday through Sunday ($75 per guest) with bites like pimento cheese croquettes and pear tarts on a two-tiered tower, paired with single-origin teas from Bellocq Tea Atelier plus mimosas and sparkling wines.

Stone Oak · San Antonio

British-owned and operated tea room in Stone Oak founded by UK natives, staffed by English servers and billed as 'the REAL English experience.' Serves full English breakfasts, fish and chips six days a week, Sunday roasts, and a traditional afternoon tea service ($49.95 per person, reservations required). Vegan and gluten-free options available on request.

Downtown · New Braunfels

Downtown New Braunfels tea room offering themed afternoon teas with sweets and savories, plus private tea parties. The shop side carries loose leaf teas alongside dresses, jewelry, and home goods. Full afternoon tea runs about $40 per person.

Lubbock

Locally owned lunch tea room tucked inside KK's Corner Mall in Lubbock, operated by Heart and Soul Cuisine. Serves weekday and Saturday lunch and hosts custom tea parties, high tea birthday parties, and showers, with a private room available and lunch reservations taken for groups of five or more.