Afternoon Tea Time for Kids Around Philadelphia
Keep your hat on and take a seat for afternoon tea time at one of these exquisite places around Philadelphia. Kids of all ages will be impressed with the artful presentation of finger sandwiches, savory delights, and three-tiered sweets! Children's menus are available with friendly offerings (including non-caffeinated tea) and are delightfully served in delicate cups that add to the lure of the occasion. This list is designed to bring you, your kids, and your family a collection of both traditional and casual tea rooms that offer this afternoon tea-party experience around Philly!
Simpson House Tea Room
Juan L.: This is a quaint beautifully decorated tea room with a magnificent ambiance. The lighting is natural and the atmosphere is serene. The perfect place to enjoy delicious teas, finger foods and gentle conversation. It really makes you feel like you are traveling back in time. Their menu also includes full entrees.
Parents, make sure to try the complete teas menu. The teas are paired with food by experts and create harmonious tastes. Simpson House is on the more expensive side, so the regular offers on coupon sites will be your friend.Special Teas Tea Room - Children's Tea
Sue Krawitz Tandoc: Owned and operated by two sisters, the Special Teas Tea Room offers charming elegance with a bountiful selection of teas and menu options such as scones, sandwiches and soup. They host special events and parties including Children's Tea. Children can enjoy a pot of Strawberry Kiwi Tea, sandwiches and cookies. After your tea, stop by the gift shop to purchase teas and bakery items to enjoy at home.
Taste of Britain
Shila: To compliment the expansive & colorful Adult Menu, the Full Afternoon Tea Children's menu includes kid-friendly Tea Sandwiches, warm scone with butter, 3 pastries, & a beverage... tea, right?
If this afternoon tea menu didn't seem sweet enough, there's also a dessert menu! Try the Special Scone of the Month! Reservations recommended.
Cost: $17-$21
Tilly Mint's Tea Room
Juan L.: Tilly Mint's Tea Room truly brings you back to beautiful, rustic England. English bone china sets display the massive selection of teas that pair perfectly with finger foods. Children can chose a pot of tea or pink lemonade to pair with specially-shaped tea sandwiches.
If you have the chance, strike up a conversation with the owner, Trish, and ask her about the melt your heart story behind the opening of her tea room. Reservations recommended.Cost: $10.50/child (10 & under)
Painted Tea Cup
Shila: Painted Tea Cup matches the elegance of center-city tearooms within the friendly confines of Delaware County. High Tea includes a wide selection of imported teas as well as a variety of fresh-made sandwiches & seasonal desserts.
For kids who don't drink tea, try it served with hot chocolate! Everything is prepared fresh daily, & with advanced notice can make most items adhere to dietary requirements (such as vegetarian, no nuts, gluten free). Reservations are required for high tea.
Talking Teacup
Shila: Talking Teacup is located in a beautifully restored 265 year old Farm House. Organic vegetables, fruits & herbs are grown in their garden... they travel less then 150 feet to your table!
Upstairs is a vintage dressing room. You & your children can bejewel, befur & behat for high tea. Antique furniture compliments the vintage clothing, as does a premier antique shopping experience in the area nearby.
Reservations are suggested, especially on weekends. They also accommodate private parties.
The Rittenhouse Hotel - Mary Cassatt Tea Room
Shila: Very popular is a traditional afternoon tea in the Mary Cassatt Tea Room which overlooks a garden at the luxurious Rittenhouse Hotel. Parents & tea connoisseurs will enjoy a tea selection that spans the world.
It's a lovely experience to be had. Children are allowed, but you should consider the full experience may be best & most appropriate for your older ones. Just wait another year if your preschooler can't sit still yet!
Cost: Signature Afternoon Tea starts at $55
The Dandelion Pub - Afternoon Tea
Shila: Family-friendly, Old World aura atmosphere & British food make up this afternoon tea menu. You can try savories like Welsh Rarebit & Lamb Shepherd Pie or sweets like Sticky Toffy Pudding, Scones & Shortbread. Expect English teas, as well as specialty sodas for youngsters.
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