Trifecta
Arguably the most expense (& posh) afternoon tea in the city, Trifecta is the best afternoon tea in Boston for a special occasion. Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, your afternoon tea comes with a glass of champagne and a liqueur pairing to compliment your tea choice ($99). The finger sandwiches are a bit more gourmet than your typical ones and their dessert tier is truly a dream! Check out our previous post to learn more about this gourmet experience: Afternoon Tea at the Four Seasons.
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea
Silver Dove is a gluten friendly tea spot for those looking to switch it up. While we haven’t personally had the opportunity to visit yet, it’s certainly on our list. Located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall, this chic & modern tea spot prizes itself on picture perfect tea sandwiches & desserts. It costs $48 per person but if you’re feeling adventurous, you can get a cocktail to go along with your tea ($56)!
Courtyard Tea Room
The Courtyard Tea Room, inside the Boston Public Library, offers a traditional tea, featuring scones, classic finger sandwiches and a variety of desserts, which will cost $64+ per person. While the Boston Public Library is a dreamy location, their actual tea room is lacking in the same ambiance the rest of the library has. Nonetheless, this is a classic spot for anyone looking for a traditional afternoon tea experience in the city. The larger space can also accommodate bigger groups if you’re celebrating.
Vintage Tea & Cake Co
Vintage Tea & Cake offers two locations in Massachusetts – one in Belmont and one in Lexington (so only a short drive from the city). We love the eclectic collection of vintage tea cups and tea pots used here. This is definitely the most affordable afternoon tea in the Boston area ($30) and perfect for an outing with friends or family.
Long Bar & Terrace
A more recent afternoon tea discovery for us is at Long Bar & Terrace on top of Raffles Hotel in Back Bay. This rooftop bar has an elegant interior, with amazing views of the city. Afternoon tea costs $85 per person, or $107 if you add a glass of champagne. Similar to Trifecta, this afternoon tea experience is a great spot to celebrate something special.
Rowe’s Wharf
Last, but certainly not least – Rowe’s Wharf. This was one of the first tea places we discovered in Boston is located inside the Boston Harbor hotel. The tea experience is definitely higher end, and you can’t beat the views of the harbor from the windows. It costs $85 per person, or $100 if you’d like a glass of Veuve Champagne to go along with your tea!
Bistro du Midi
One of the newer tea spots to enter the chat, Bistro du Midi offers a chic French-inspired afternoon tea. Located across from the Public Garden, it’s sophisticated dining room, large portions & perfectly steeped loose leaf tea make this one of our new favorite spots! It costs $75 per person for tea, which is only offered Thursday-Sunday at select times.
Street Bar at the Newbury
The Street Bar at the Newbury Hotel offers one of the classiest afternoon teas in the city. This has recently jumped to the top of our list as one of our favorites in the city. The tea is themed Make Way for Ducklings, which is fitting considering the location to the Public Garden. The tea costs $110 per person (or you can upgrade to include a glass of champagne). What we loved most about this tea was that everything came out in stages. First, the finger sandwich tier, followed by warm scones and then lastly the dessert tier. This slowed the experience down and made it feel even more enjoyable!
When looking for the best afternoon tea in Boston, you really can’t go wrong with any of these options! Truly nothing beats a hot cup of tea, delicious finger sandwiches & sweet treats on a cold New England day.
