Features Restaurant Afternoon Tea Tea Time Tea Shops Kid Friendly 25+ Tea Houses & Spots For Afternoon Tea in Connecticut Kendall Arkay November 11, 2026 The weather is getting colder, and it feels like the perfect time for a cup of tea. But why go for whatever’s hiding in your kitchen drawer? Upgrade your next cup with a trip to one of Connecticut’s many tea rooms and afternoon tea experiences, where the selections are endless, and the experience goes far beyond the steep. From traditional tiered trays of finger sandwiches and scones to whimsical themed teas, historic settings, and special holiday events, there’s something for every style and age. Whether you’re hoping for a cozy afternoon escape, a new tradition with friends, or simply an excuse to sip something warm, consider this your guide to teatime across Connecticut.Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme https://flogris.org/calendar/miss-florences-tea-1100-am/Make Miss Florence’s Holiday Teas a new tradition this year! Teas, held in December into early January, sell out quickly. Not only will you enjoy a tasty traditional afternoon tea surrounded by festive seasonal decorations and a view of the Lieutenant River, your ticket also includes admission to the Museum’s iconic Holiday Magic celebration (a $9 value and a treat all its own!) in the historic Griswold House and 10% off purchases in the shop. Gluten free and vegetarian options available.Gruel Britannia, Fairfield & Westport www.gruelbritannia.com Gruel Britannia is a quirky, charming, homey-yet-modern British-style restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And even better, they offer Afternoon tea, offered from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., by reservation. They serve a memorable formal British tea service with classic sandwiches such as Coronation Chicken, cucumber and butter with Maldon Sea Salt, smoked salmon and more delicious savory bites. On the sweeter end of the service, there are scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam (take note: British English pronounces them “skons”), mini banoffe pies, lemon curd tarts, and Victoria sponge to name a few. They offer a full bar, with a Pimm’s Cup being a signature cocktail and gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. Whether it’s tea for two or a British tea shower, birthday party, or special occasion, Gruel Britannia will make your afternoon delightful. Queen Elizabeth and King Charles lll, looking on from the corner of the room, will make sure of it.Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast, Westbrook www.westbrookinn.com Enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Westbrook Inn, featuring a sparkling toast, elegant tea sandwiches, scones, macarons, and sweet treats. Served 12–2 PM, $49.95 per person, with special holiday and seasonal teas throughout the year. View upcoming dates and reserve at www.westbrookinn.com or call 860-399-4777.A Spoonful of Britain, Simsburyhttps://spoonfulofbritain.com/This specialty shop brings a taste of Britain to Simsbury with imported chocolates, crisps, drinks, and gourmet goods. Its tea room offers cream teas and full afternoon teas by reservation, complete with traditional favorites like scones, tea sandwiches, and sweets.Alice in the Village, Mystichttps://www.aliceinthevillage.net/Step into Wonderland at Alice in the Village, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea shop in Olde Mistick Village. Its “Eat Me!/Drink Me!” counter offers more than 80 teas served hot or iced, including bubble teas, matcha, chai, and color-changing Butterfly Pea blends. Pair your potion with a sweet treat like a macaron or scone. Just note: this isn’t a traditional sit-down tea room—everything is served from the take-out counter.Artisan, Southport & West Hartfordhttps://www.artisanwesthartford.com/menus/mackenzie-childs-x-delamar-afternoon-tea-experienceArtisan restaurants at Delamar Southport and Delamar West Hartford offer the exclusive MacKenzie-Childs Afternoon Tea Experience, a whimsical take on the tradition. The experience begins with a glass of the restaurant’s private-label champagne, followed by finger sandwiches, pastries, artisanal jams, and premium teas, all presented in MacKenzie-Childs’ signature colorful style.The Barnes Museum, Southingtonhttps://www.thebarnesmuseum.org/events-calendar.htmlThe Barnes Museum hosts afternoon teas several times a year, pairing the tradition with its historic 1836 homestead. Seasonal and holiday teas feature classic tea-time fare, and the museum can also arrange private tea events. Check the museum’s current events calendar for upcoming dates and reservations.Belden House & Mews, Litchfieldhttps://beldenhouse.com/dine/restaurant/Set in a restored historic property in downtown Litchfield, Belden House & Mews offers afternoon tea Sunday through Thursday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. by reservation. The experience includes a selection of teas alongside savory and sweet bites, including tea sandwiches and scones served with clotted cream and jam.Cady’s Tea Room at Stanton House Inn, Greenwichhttps://stantonhouseinn.com/afternoon-tea-room-greenwich-ct/Spend a Saturday afternoon over tea at the historic Stanton House Inn, where Cady’s Tea Room serves a traditional spread of savory bites, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, and petite sweets. Jam and clotted cream accompany the scones, and the Inn can also arrange private tea events for groups.Coco Cafe, Stamfordhttp://cococafect.com/Coco Cafe brings its signature pink aesthetic to Tea Time, a three-hour experience designed for groups of 10 to 45 guests. Guests can choose from a wide selection of teas, including Earl Grey, jasmine, Kashmiri pink tea, rose petals tea, and karak chai, plus a customizable assortment of petite sandwiches and desserts. Savory options include salmon, cucumber, hummus, turkey, and chicken sandwiches, while sweets range from macarons and mini cheesecakes to scones and chocolate-dipped strawberries.elm, New Canaanhttps://www.elmrestaurant.com/menu/afternoon-tea/elm offers a modern take on afternoon tea on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The experience features elevated takes on tea-time favorites, including scones with preserves and clotted cream, savory bites, and an assortment of desserts. Sparkling wine is also available.Grace Farms, New Canaanhttps://gracefarms.org/Grace Farms hosts afternoon tea gatherings in its glass-enclosed Pavilion, pairing tea with English- and Japanese-inspired bites presented on a three-tier stand. Teas are offered on select dates, so check the events calendar before planning a visit.Le Bánh Patisserie, Simsburyhttps://www.lebanh.com/shop/p/afternoon-teaLe Bánh Patisserie offers afternoon tea on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with tea, savory sandwiches, and an assortment of desserts. Reservations are available for up to five guests; larger parties should contact the patisserie directly.l’escale, Greenwichhttps://lescalerestaurant.com/mcafternoon-tea/The exclusive MacKenzie-Childs Afternoon Tea Experience is also available at l’escale at Delamar Greenwich. Enjoy a glass of the restaurant’s private-label champagne, followed by finger sandwiches, pastries, artisanal jams, and premium teas, served with MacKenzie-Childs’ distinctive touches overlooking the Greenwich waterfront.Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalkhttps://lockwoodmathewsmansion.com/The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum brings afternoon tea to its grand Gilded Age setting with special tea events held throughout the year. Its annual Spring Tea pairs tea-time refreshments with themed programming inside the historic mansion; past events have also featured talks, hat contests, silent auctions, and other activities. Check the museum’s current events calendar for upcoming tea dates.Marygold’s on Main, Newtownhttps://marygoldsonmain.com/Marygold’s on Main puts a playful spin on high tea with themed events year-round. Past experiences have ranged from autumn teas highlighting seasonal flavors to kid-friendly events and holiday celebrations, such as a Haunted Tea Party. Check its current events calendar for the next tea.Old Lyme Inn, Old Lymehttps://www.oldlymeinn.com/Afternoon-Tea.htmlEnjoy afternoon tea at the historic Old Lyme Inn on Saturday afternoons. The rotating menu features tea sandwiches, sweets, and scones paired with premium teas, with seasonal themes bringing something different to the table throughout the year.Old Mill English Tea Room, Somershttps://theoldmillenglishtearoom.com/Enjoy an afternoon of tea in this historic 1860s Greek Revival home in Somers. The menu combines classic tea-room fare like tea sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam, plus heartier offerings such as quiche, soups, and salads. Reservations are required.Open Door Tea, Stratfordhttps://opendoortea.com/pages/high-tea?srsltid=AYCX9vIayCaYGqOHlwmMknGoKvanl2Uoqh4wnuA2ZuK2Ne71ddh3y-1kFounded in 2016, Open Door Tea is a European-style tearoom and café serving a wide selection of teas, plus breakfast and lunch fare, baked goods, and other beverages. Its afternoon high tea is available year-round by reservation and includes the traditional tiered-tea experience in the Stratford tearoom.Penny Farthing Tea Room & Bakery, Morrishttp://www.britsbrand.com/penny-farthing-tea-roomPenny Farthing Tea Room & Bakery brings a taste of Britain to Litchfield County with tea, coffee, and seasonal beverages alongside British desserts, scones, pastries, sandwiches, and soups. Afternoon tea includes traditional English scones with clotted cream, finger sandwiches, petite desserts, quiche, and a choice of tea and sparkling beverage. The tea room is open Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with reservations recommended for indoor seating, especially during the colder months.Plume House Inn, Thomastonhttps://www.plumehouseinn.com/Plume House Inn offers an intimate afternoon tea experience in a historic Queen Anne bed and breakfast, giving guests the feeling of stepping back in time. Served on vintage china and crystal, tea includes a selection of specialty teas, assorted finger sandwiches, homemade scones and biscuits with preserves and spreads, and an assortment of homemade desserts and baked goods. Afternoon tea is available by reservation for groups of 4–12 or more guests, with buffet-style teas also available for birthdays, bridal showers, and baby showers for up to 30 guests. $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Posh Tea Room, Monroewww.poshtearoom.com Posh Tea Room & Event Venue in Monroe offers four distinctive, elegant two-hour tea experiences—including Classic, Seasonal, and Tea Around the World—featuring house-made scones baked to order, handcrafted pastries, delicate tea sandwiches, and unlimited pots of fine tea. An antique chandelier and baby grand piano set the scene, with live piano on many weekends adding to the charm. Open Thursday–Sunday, noon–4 p.m.; reservations required at www.poshtearoom.com or (203) 220-8009Prince Tea House, New Havenhttps://www.princeteahouse.com/Prince Tea House offers a wide selection of carefully sourced teas imported from France, served with colorful tea sets and freshly made house confections. Afternoon tea features finger sandwiches, scones, desserts, and tea served on a tiered stand. The tea house also offers private tea parties and event packages for special occasions.Reading Room Cafe, Cos Cobhttps://readingroomct.wixsite.com/mysiteReading Room Cafe serves a traditional three-tiered afternoon tea with a freshly baked scone, clotted cream, and jam, plus an assortment of finger sandwiches. Desserts round out the spread, accompanied by a pot of tea from the cafe’s extensive tea menu.Savvy Tea Gourmet, Madisonhttps://drinkgreatteamarketplace.com/pages/savvy-tea-gourmetPart teahouse, part specialty tea shop, Savvy Tea Gourmet offers an extensive collection of artisan teas, plus educational tastings for those who want to learn more about what’s in their cup. Its lighter take on afternoon tea pairs a pot of tea with seasonal baked goods on a tiered tray.The Spa at Norwich Inn, Norwichhttps://thespaatnorwichinn.com/Toast with friends over the area’s most elegant traditional afternoon tea in the sun-filled Palm Court, featuring finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire cream and house-made jams, cakes and pastries, and Tea Forte teas, served Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 pm for $49 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Seating is limited, and reservations are required by 12:00 pm on Friday. Call 860.425.3630 or book online by selecting any Saturday or Sunday at 3 pm.Take Tea, Avonhttps://www.taketeainct.com/info“Afternoon Tea, but not boring.” That’s the philosophy at Take Tea, a British-style tearoom in Old Avon Village. Its two-hour afternoon tea features three-tiered trays of sandwiches and canapés, scones or tea bread, and seasonal desserts. Take Tea is open Friday through Sunday, with seatings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Reservations are required.Tea with Tracy, Seymourhttps://teawithtracy.squarespace.com/aboutLocated in Seymour’s historic antique district, Tea with Tracy offers more than 220 tea varieties alongside tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, and coffee. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea in the tea room, while the neighboring AnnaToria Room hosts bridal showers, parties, and other private events.Tiffany Juliet House, Glastonburyhttps://tiffanyjuliethouse.com/Tiffany Juliet House offers private afternoon tea events featuring assorted teas, fresh-baked scones with preserves, lemon curd and clotted cream, tea sandwiches, and miniature desserts. Optional enhancements include sparkling wine, hors d’oeuvres, macarons, and other sweets. Events are available by inquiry and reservation.Wadsworth Mansion, Middletownhttps://www.wadsworthmansion.com/friends-of-long-hill-estate/tea-and-tours/The historic Wadsworth Mansion continues its tea tradition with year-round special events. In addition to its annual tea, the Mansion offers its “Spot of Tea & Tour” experience on select Wednesdays, combining tea with a tour of the historic property.
