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    Gryphon Tea Room

    4.3 (509 reviews)
    ModerateTea Rooms
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Catherine C.

    Yum! We had such a great meal here after our time at SCAD. SCAD students work here, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere can't be beat. It was such a great experience. And just across the street from SCAD, so super convenient.

    Afternoon tea

    A highlight of my Savannah trip. Loved the atmosphere and learning about the history of Gryphon. Mark was an excellent server. The afternoon tea was perfect. I go for afternoon tea other places quite a bit, but this might have been my favorite. Hope to return if I'm ever back in town. I lined up before opening to ensure I could secure a table. Glad I did!

    Amber S.

    Update: We returned for breakfast. It was amazing! We ordered the Crème Brûlée French Toast, the Mexicali Avocado Toast, and the Spinach Omelette. All were sooo delicious!!! We also tried the hot chocolate again, telling them about the cold hot chocolate last time, and they fixed the problem and the temp was perfect!

    Afternoon Tea
    Michelle N.

    The first time I was in Savannah, I saw this place, but didn't get to go. So I was determined this time. It was a long wait (almost an hour), but well worth the experience. Beautiful, historic building and our server gave us a brief history once we were served. This is run by SCAD students and we were impressed. We ordered a variety of items, all of which were delicious. I got the afternoon tea service and was excited to be able to get a specialty drink rather than the pot of tea. I got the entire tower to myself. The scone was the highlight, so crispy and perfect with Devonshire cream and jam.

    Cuban sandwich
    Janet R.

    I wanted to love it, but couldn't. The food was okay. But the service was not great. Had to wait for waters that took 2O minutes to come. My tea never come out. It wasn't until the host asked if everything was okay. If you are prepared for a long wait then try it out. The ambience is cute.

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    Ashley M.

    The cutest little spot! We had a fabulous high tea! A highlight of our Savannah trip! Best scones I've ever had (better than the ones I had in England)

    Dining
    Paulette P.

    September of 2025 was my first time dining here. They were very patient with my party being a late arrival. We were low on time, but they didn't make us feel rushed. Everything was lovely! From the decor, drink options, and food. I definitely recommend the Tea Room and we will be back!!

    Pat M.

    Friends of ours recommended visiting the Gryphon Tea Room while in Savannah. So, on a rainy Thursday afternoon, my wife and I stopped in for afternoon tea. What a cool place! The building was originally a pharmacy, then became a library and bookstore. About 30 years ago, it became this tea room. Decorated with Tiffany lamps and stained glass windows, it's beautiful inside. It also still has parts of the pharmacy from all those years ago. On top of the pharmacy cubbies, is the first electric clock in Savannah. We ordered the "afternoon tea" which consisted of pots of tea for my wife and me. A tower of food was served with the tea. The bottom tier were small sandwiches, the middle scones, and on the top were pastries. Everything was delicious! My favorite was the scones which were served with Devonshire cream and strawberry jam. So good! This was a unique place and we're so glad we stopped in!

    Cherry walnut scones
    Kim B.

    We went on Mother's Day expecting a longer wait time, slower service, and select menu. Part was accurate. We only had to wait around 30 minutes to get a table but unfortunately it was about 10 minutes to be greeted. As far as the service goes unfortunately one of the 3 of us received their meal before we even received our drinks and she was done eating by the time the other 2 received their meals. At one point the focus on turning empty tables was more important than serving the ones seated. The food and drink, the poached eggs were wonderful, the afternoon tea tower the scones were amazing, the chicken salad tea sandwich was full of flavor but the cucumber sandwiches were dried out. The mini pastries were a nice assortment and flavorful. The room reminded me of an old library. Very nice place. Always a stop on our visits to Savannah.

    Salmon BLT
    Helaine R.

    SCAD students not only serve you but will give you the history of the lovely building. Service was excellent. There were many interesting food choices on the menu. We were very pleased with our orders. I liked the vibe there and would definitely return. It is classy without being haughty.

    Frankie B.

    What a FUN experience in Savannahcin a beautiful, historic setting. Highly recommended you check out the tea room and do their tea trays, we also loved the sandwiches we got. You also MUST try the blueberry lemonade! We stood outside maybe 5 minutes before open and got a table right away. I also recommend going across the street and doing the experience at SCAD to learn all about the school and how it started.

    Tea menu
    Renee H.

    Gryphon is a lovely restaurant. When walking into the space you experience a piece of Savannah's history. There is a host/hostess stand to your left upon entry. They do not take reservations. Depending on the time of day and season there may be a wait for a table. The space is filled with warm colors. There are a variety of tables, bar all the way to the back of the room, and banquette up against one wall. There are some small areas with seating for two that are not as easily seen. And sofas next to one of the main windows. Our party came for the afternoon tea. It is listed on their website under Beverages. Afternoon tea is twenty three dollars per person. You can get this service at anytime of day. It comes with a pot of tea of your choice and classic tiers of food to go along. There were seven of us and the space is difficult to accommodate a larger group. Two of us had to share the end of a table. Our server was kind and knowledgeable. But three of the pots of tea on our table when served were cold. We had to send them back. We asked for water that did not come until we asked again more than once. A few on our table gave up on them. I will say he was busy going from table to table. But we had to ask for milk, sugar, & or honey. It was afternoon tea this is automatically served. Most of the savory food was tasty. I especially enjoyed the chicken salad sandwiches the most. I personally did not enjoy the cucumber sandwiches. The scones were too dry for me but the cream and jam served solved that. They do make a different scone flavor each day. The mini desserts were delicious. I loved the cream puff and cookie. But with all of the mini desserts you only get one. And they are small. The tiered display is typically split between two people. Unless you take a petite bite or decide ahead who gets what it is difficult to try everything. I would try the Gryphon again. But perhaps for lunch with a pot of tea.

    Outside view of Gryphon
    Megan V.

    After reading several reviews for Gryphon Tea Room I had to try it for myself. Once you walk in to Gryphon you notice how beautifully decorated the dining room is and can tell there's a lot of history in this room. We were seated right away and our server was polite and very knowledgeable, he gave us a quick synopsis about the buildings history that was really interesting. He also gave us some really good recommendations since it was our first time there. We ordered a pot of tea that was really good and the teapot was super full. I also ordered the blueberry lemonade and it was the best lemonade I've ever had in my life. It was sweet and tart all at the same time and the blueberries tasted perfect. We also ordered the Tea Sweets plate and it was the perfect amount of treats to share between two people. I really wanted to order the tower but we had just finished having lunch and the tower comes with a lot of treats, but maybe next time. All the treats tasted fresh and homemade, even the treats that weren't my fav were still good enough to finish. The tea and lemonade were amazing as well, next time I will make sure I order the treat tower or a full meal since everything was phenomenal.

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    Great service, great food, well insulated pots so your tea stays hot The only thing I would change is serve the scones warm

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    They only take reservations for large parties. You can get on the waitlist over the phone, and for us it took half an hour to be seated.

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