Afternoon Tea in Minnesota
3 verified afternoon tea venues across 3 cities in Minnesota ($$$–$$$$): Anoka, Saint Paul, Stillwater. The full ritual: a pot of loose-leaf tea with tiered trays of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and pastries. Most rooms serve it in fixed seatings and recommend reservations — check each listing's hours and booking link.
3 tea rooms
Afternoon Tea at The Saint Paul Hotel
$$$$Downtown · Saint Paul
The historic Saint Paul Hotel hosts its afternoon tea on select Saturdays and Sundays at 1 PM throughout 2026 — a two-hour tradition of curated fine teas, delicate tea sandwiches, seasonal scones, and handcrafted sweets accompanied by live piano in the lobby. Menus rotate seasonally, with a dedicated summer menu June through August.
Lowell Inn
$$$Stillwater
A historic 1927 hotel in downtown Stillwater near the St. Croix River, the Lowell Inn serves a four-course afternoon tea Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM in its Williamsburg-inspired dining room. The $26 menu includes a warm scone, cream of mushroom soup, canapés, and assorted mini desserts; 24-hour advance reservations are required by phone.
The Mad Hatter Restaurant and Tea House
$$$Anoka
Billed as 'Minnesota's House of Curiosities & Tea Parlour,' the Mad Hatter has served high tea since 1999 inside the historic 1857 Woodbury House on the Rum River in Anoka. Alice in Wonderland-themed experiences include the Queen of Hearts High Tea and Cheshire Children's Tea, with the walk-in Rabbit Hole Café (opened summer 2025), a Wonderland Boutique, and private event spaces on site.
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