Afternoon Tea in Minnesota
3 verified afternoon tea venues across 3 cities in Minnesota ($$$ to $$$$): Anoka, Saint Paul, Stillwater. The full ritual: a pot of loose-leaf tea with tiered trays of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and pastries. Most rooms serve it in fixed seatings and recommend reservations, check each listing's hours and booking link.
3 tea rooms
Afternoon Tea at The Saint Paul Hotel
$$$$Downtown · Saint Paul
The historic Saint Paul Hotel hosts its afternoon tea on select Saturdays and Sundays at 1 PM throughout 2026 — a two-hour tradition of curated fine teas, delicate tea sandwiches, seasonal scones, and handcrafted sweets accompanied by live piano in the lobby. Menus rotate seasonally, with a dedicated summer menu June through August.
Lowell Inn
$$$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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