FAQ // Tea Room

 The afternoon tea menu is prix fixe, meaning the items have been chosen for you to enjoy. The complete afternoon tea menu is served at the fixed, per-person price. Guests have the option to choose between our 4-course (The Royalty) or 5-course (The Queen's Tea) menu, but may not eliminate or substitute items.

 You can expect to spend 90 minutes enjoying your tea experience at the tea room.

The Royal Tea Room is committed to ensuring all of our guests can enjoy our delicious tea savories, treats and scones. 

We currently offer gluten-free scones!

We are actively working on creating a full, delicious menu for all to enjoy. Stay tuned!

In the Victorian era, ladies started to dress in their finest hats, gowns, and gloves for the taking of tea between four and five o’clock, as it transitioned from a mid-afternoon snack to a renowned social occasion. In keeping with this rise in prominence, Afternoon Tea was no longer simply taken at home, but in the dazzling tea rooms of London’s finest hotels.

While some things have changed over the years, others have stayed the same and rightly so. Just as the ladies of London society in the 20th century put on their finest dresses for an afternoon outing, the experience of afternoon tea at The Royal Tea Room should be matched with a fabulous outfit! Dressy, smart/business casual attire is encouraged. We also have a collection of Victorian-inspired hats to wear to add to the experience! 

Please no jeans, t-shirts, shorts, gym shoes or sportswear attire.

The Royal Tea Room encourages children to experience the joy of afternoon tea. 

We do kindly ask that your wee guests are of the age to sit through a 90 minute tea service without disrupting other guests. There are many delicate items at the tea room that are not so easily replaceable, so we ask that your wee guests are supervised at all times. We are unable to provide highchairs or booster seats.

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The Royal Tea Room will periodically offer children and young adult etiquette classes, as well as children's tea on designated days. Stay tuned for upcoming events!

Birthday parties and celebrations are also encouraged and welcome! Our dedicated table hosts will delight in serving your young guests and sharing what makes afternoon tea so special! Please contact the tea room to find out more! 

Phone: (815) 782-6151

Email: info@theroyaltearoom.co

or use our contact form, linked below

(here)

At The Royal Tea Room, we believe there's something to celebrate in every day, but for those extra special celebrations or gatherings, The Royal Tea Room offers an option to rent the tea room space for private events, outside of normal operating hours.

For information on renting out the tea room, please visit: (here)

For information on children's party packages, please visit: (here)