The Whitney
Midtown · Detroit, Michigan
Afternoon Tea
Historic Woodward Avenue mansion — built in 1894 as the home of lumber baron David Whitney Jr. — now operating as a fine-dining restaurant and event venue. Afternoon tea is served Friday and Saturday with tea sandwiches, buttered scones, fresh berries and cream, and proprietary teas, accompanied by live piano. Dinner is served seven nights a week, with Sunday brunch and a third-floor Ghostbar.
Known For
- Mansion afternoon tea (Fri–Sat)
- Live piano accompaniment
- Proprietary tea selection
- Historic 1894 setting
Menu & Pricing
Full menu ↗$59.00 per person; no dietary restrictions or course substitutions accommodated
Afternoon Tea
- Afternoon Tea$59.00 per personBegins with a mimosa or champagne toast (non-alcoholic bubbly upon request); freshly baked scones, The Whitney Tea Tower, and dessert trio
- Freshly Baked Scones—Assorted scones accompanied by whipped honey butter
The Whitney Tea Tower
- Top Tier—Spinach and ricotta roll; smoked salmon crostini with creme fraiche and capers
- Middle Tier—Cucumber sandwich with jalapeno pesto and mascarpone spread; roasted vegetables with balsamic glaze and goat cheese on pumpernickel
- Bottom Tier—Roast beef and swiss sandwich with horseradish cream; chopped Italian sandwich on baguette
- Fresh Berries and Double Creme—Double creme with white chocolate
Dessert Trio
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie—
- Seasonal Macaron—
- Coconut Bar—
Today's Tea Selections
- English Breakfast Tea—By the pot
- Lemon & Ginger—By the pot
- Decaffeinated Breakfast Tea—By the pot
- Vanilla Chai—Available by the cup
Prices from the venue's published menu, verified 2026-08-12. Menus change — confirm with the room.
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