Afternoon Tea Service

Tea service is available Wednesday through Sunday from 10am until 1pm. For parties of up to 12, tea service is available in our elegant dining room. Please reserve your spot at least 48 hours in advance by emailing tea@circa1898.com.

Alice’s Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a selection of fine teas paired with freshly baked scones, savories, and sweet treats, all crafted in our onsite bakery.

• 3 savories

• 3 mini scones

• 3 dainties

• Cheese spread, crackers and fruit

$25 per person (tax and gratuity not included)

For kids 12 and under, we offer a cup of tea, iced tea or lemonade, 1 peanut butter and jelly finger sandwich, 2 chicken fingers, ranch dressing with dippers, 1 scone, 2 dainties
$15 per child (tax and gratuity not included)

Private Tea Room
For life’s more intimate celebrations, our private tea room welcomes up to 40 guests in an exclusive, unforgettable setting. To ensure every detail is as splendid as the occasion demands, bookings require at least 72 hours’ notice. Please contact tea@circa1898.com to plan your event.

A Brief History of Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea began in England in the early 19th century, credited to Anna, the Duchess of Bedford. Dinner was often served late in the evening, leaving a long gap between meals. To curb her hunger, the Duchess requested a light meal of tea, bread, butter, and cakes in the afternoon. This practice quickly became a fashionable social event, with friends invited to join and the spread growing to include scones, finger sandwiches, and pastries.

By the Victorian era, afternoon tea had evolved into an elegant ritual, enjoyed in drawing rooms and accompanied by fine china, linens, and ornate silverware. Today, we honor this tradition in our Victorian restaurant, where you can step back in time and savor afternoon tea in a setting inspired by its historical roots and the timeless charm of Victorian hospitality.