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Afternoon Tea at The Driskill (1886 Café & Bakery)

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Downtown · Austin, Texas

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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.

Known For

  • Three-course weekend afternoon tea
  • Scones and petits fours
  • Finger sandwiches
  • Premium loose-leaf teas
  • Famous 1886 cinnamon roll

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