British Tea Rooms in Illinois
2 verified british tea rooms venues across 1 city in Illinois ($$$$–$$$$): Chicago. Rooms in the English tradition — bone china, proper scones, cucumber sandwiches, and a tea list anchored by Assam, Darjeeling, and Earl Grey. The backbone of American tea room culture.
2 tea rooms
Palm Court at The Drake Hotel
$$$$Gold Coast · Chicago
Afternoon tea has been served in the Drake's Palm Court for nearly a century, making it Chicago's quintessential Magnificent Mile tea experience. Tea arrives in individual pots alongside a traditional three-tiered tray of artisanal finger sandwiches, from-scratch scones with house-made preserves and Devon cream, and petit fours. A live harpist plays on weekends.
Pavilion at The Langham, Chicago
$$$$Chicago
The Langham's signature afternoon tea — a tradition that debuted at The Langham, London in 1865 — is served Friday through Sunday in the Pavilion, under a soaring ceiling with river and city views. Guests choose from proprietary Langham tea blends served with sweet and savory bites, and live classical music accompanies weekend service.
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