9 High Tea Spots In Washington That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re Brunching With The Queen
You might even meet your Mr. Darcy! 😉
We'd all like to live in a world where a trip to London is literally a piece of cake, but while we wait for our fortunes to explode, here's the next best thing: A fancy afternoon tea in Washington. Yup, it's a real thing!
The Evergreen State is full of surprises. While we'd all like to get touristy at the Space Needle, take selfies at the Gum Wall, and eat our way through Pike Place Market, who would have thought that an elegant tea ritual is one of the most sought-after soirees?
Here are all the places dripping with chandeliers, stuffed with three-tiers of scones and sandwiches, and teacups that require raising your pinkies. Oh, this list comes with all the frills attached!
Queen Mary Tea Room
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Address: 2912 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA
Why You Need To Go: Oozing with Victorian elegance, you'll feel like you've been transported to another era + you can spike your tea with a little "Markle Sparkle" ala champagne.
The Georgian
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Address: Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University Street, Seattle, WA
Why You Need To Go: Located in a gorgeous Downtown Abbey-esque room in a historic hotel, this spot has a seasonal menu that'll surprise you. Bring out those hats!
The Secret Garden Tea Room & Gift Shop
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Address: 1711 Elm St, Sumner, WA
Why You Need To Go: You will feel fancy in an actual 1890s Victorian mansion + their gift shop is stocked with one-of-a-kind treasures. Did we mention the unlimited scones?
Steeped In Comfort
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Address: 11016 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA
Why You Need To Go: This cute spot is run by a pastry chef, so you know the delights that come to the table are made from scratch.
Attic Secrets Tearoom
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Address: 11016 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA
Why You Need To Go: They have delightful specials like wearing a tiara to get discounts!
Pippa's Real Tea
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Address: 636 Water St, Port Townsend, WA
Why You Need To Go: No lace, doilies, or dainty teacups here, just delish scones with real clotted cream + it was voted Seattle's Best Tea House in 2016 and 2017.
Old Town Grainery Tea Room
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Address: 100 E Montgomery St, Mt Vernon, WA
Why You Need To Go: This cozy spot is set in an early 1900s historical grainery and has dairy and gluten-free options too.
Graham's RoyalTea
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Address: 10035 Main St, Bothell, WA
Why You Need To Go: Their afternoon tea party reservations include a royal gown room filled with princess dresses, knights costumes, top hats, and boas — in all sizes, so you can dress the part!
Brambleberry Cottage & Tea Shoppe
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Address: 206 E Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA
Why You Need To Go: They have several packages with tea, fruit, crumpets, scones, and savories — their bridal one in the garden comes with a team of professional photographers too!
If you'd rather sit down for brunch and sip on some mimosas with your girlfriends instead, you should check out some of these places with the prettiest food.