It’s never a bad time to pamper yourself with some delightful finger sandwiches and tea served in the finest china while chatting it up with a dear friend. It’s the perfect excuse for an afternoon of indulgence and Miami is surprisingly filled with a variety of spots that feature timeless menus and outstanding surroundings! Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite places to enjoy high or afternoon tea in the city and feel like a royal.
1. Tea Room at Cauley Square, Goulds
Tucked inside an antique shop that’s nestled within the gardens of Cauley Square Historic Village, this tea room is a piece of history. Seriously, it was established in 1974 and preserved in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew with the same charm. On the menu for the Victorian-style exquisite room, you can expect finger sandwiches, quiches, rose-shaped scones, soup du jour and (of course) pot after pot of tea from their international tea section.
Where: 12310 SW 224th St, Miami, FL 33170
2. Little Hen, Midtown
In a setting that is almost something out of a fairytale, adorned with flowers and pastel-colored decor, Little Hen is the perfect brunch spot, but afternoon tea here is one you have to try. On their indulgent menu, there’s the usual afternoon tea (chamomile to jasmine cloud) plus petits fours, macarons, mini sandwiches and scones.
Where: 3451 NE 1st Ave Suite 100/102, Miami, FL 33137
3. The Enchanted Dollhouse, Sunset
This French-inspired floral tea room comes with all the vintage vibes, dazzling chandeliers and plush velour chairs. For afternoon tea service, you’ll be transported to a classic era as you dip in to macarons, sandwiches and scones to pair with your choice of tea. Their selection of teas range from green to herbal. You can also celebrate a joyous occasion at The Enchanted Dollhouse privately or attend one of their classic workshops.
Where: 5701 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143.
4. Lolita Dessert Club, North Miami Beach
Afternoon tea at this all-pink paradise is as magical as it gets. From sweet to savory, the bites at Lolita Dessert Club are both incredible to look at and to devour. We’re talking scrumptious sandwiches, classic macarons and delicious desserts paired with the finest selection of tea or coffee, all beautifully presented in tea party cages.
Where: 17840 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
5. Dior Café, Miami Design District
Perched atop the Dior women’s boutique in the Design District, this urban oasis may be one of the most stylish hideouts in the city. Dior Café serves coffee, tea, pastries and other delightful confections making for the perfect place for a stylish catch-up or afternoon tea with friends. Find yourself a seat among the oversized giraffes, bears and tigers wrapped in Dior’s iconic Toile de Jouy print.
Where: 162 NE 39th St, Miami, FL 33137
6. Amal, Coconut Grove
As if there weren’t enough reasons to dine at this modern Lebanese restaurant, Amal also serves an afternoon high tea experience complete with a tower of Lebanese delicacies and a choice of Turkish coffee or premium teas. If you’re up for stronger sips, you can swap the tea for bottomless mimosas and Bellinis or a Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne.
Where: 3480 Main Hwy Suite 100, Miami, FL 33133
7. La Gourmandise, Bal Harbour
If authentic French cuisine is your thing, La Gourmandise inside the St. Regis Bal Harbour makes for a classy and intimate afternoon tea experience. With 30 varieties of tea blends to choose from, here you’ll also find traditional offerings like sandwiches, sweets and scones.
Where: 9700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154