Take a step back to a simpler time with a visit to a quaint, old-fashioned place most dont know still exists. Illinois is full of antique charm, and the best place to find it is at these six vintage tea rooms you must check out.
Enjoy afternoon tea like the Queen of England at one of these adorable little shops. Whether you enjoy your cup with a scone or just with a book, you’ll find a tea room you’re sure to love. Keep scrolling for more details.
- Queen’s Cuisine Tea Room - 120 South Main Street in Edwardsville
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Facebook/Queen’s Cuisine Tea Room Open most days for brunch and lunch, you can get loose leaf tea and British pastries at this little shop. Afternoon Tea starts after 1:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and some Sundays.
- Pinecone Cottage Tea House - 1029 Burlington Avenue in Downers Grove
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Facebook/Pinecone Cottage Tea House & Catering The menu at this cafe is inspired by worldly cuisine. It also sells homemade goods and has tea pots of all kinds. You can enjoy Afternoon Tea in this rustic yet whimsical downtown setting.
- Adagio Tea - 617 N State Street in Chicago
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Facebook/Adagio Teas State Street You can get tea of just about any sort while learning about the countries and cultures from which they came. The shop sells multiple varieties of cold and hot teas.
- Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom - 5126 Stephens Road in Oswego
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Facebook/Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom Set in a century-old warehouse, this place is a popular wedding destination that is off the beaten path. Enjoy pastries and sandwiches for breakfast or lunch.
- Letty Mae’s Tea Room - 112 E Washington Street in Morris
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Facebook/Letty Mae’s Tea Room Since 2011, this quaint and charming cafe has been putting out delicious pastries that go great with a cup of tea. Enjoy outdoor seating or the vintage interior during your lunch date.
- Crumpet’s - 221 W Main Street in Genoa
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Facebook/Crumpet’s Luncheonette Tea Room Bakery LLC You can get incredible pastries, sandwiches, other breakfast entrees, and of course tea at this downtown hot spot. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch and close at 3:00 p.m.
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Facebook/Queen’s Cuisine Tea Room
Open most days for brunch and lunch, you can get loose leaf tea and British pastries at this little shop. Afternoon Tea starts after 1:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and some Sundays.
Facebook/Pinecone Cottage Tea House & Catering
The menu at this cafe is inspired by worldly cuisine. It also sells homemade goods and has tea pots of all kinds. You can enjoy Afternoon Tea in this rustic yet whimsical downtown setting.
Facebook/Adagio Teas State Street
You can get tea of just about any sort while learning about the countries and cultures from which they came. The shop sells multiple varieties of cold and hot teas.
Facebook/Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom
Set in a century-old warehouse, this place is a popular wedding destination that is off the beaten path. Enjoy pastries and sandwiches for breakfast or lunch.
Facebook/Letty Mae’s Tea Room
Since 2011, this quaint and charming cafe has been putting out delicious pastries that go great with a cup of tea. Enjoy outdoor seating or the vintage interior during your lunch date.
Facebook/Crumpet’s Luncheonette Tea Room Bakery LLC
You can get incredible pastries, sandwiches, other breakfast entrees, and of course tea at this downtown hot spot. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch and close at 3:00 p.m.
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