Absolutely incredible experience! The service was above and beyond wonderful. First time there and not only was the atmosphere/environment elegant, but the all of the ceramic plates/cups and the cutlery were gorgeous. Loved the raspberry zinger tea and the cucumber sandwiches. My friend and I arrived during their Alice in Wonderland themed service and loved it. Got to meet the owner and she was a delight! Wished I lived in Michigan so I could keep coming back; can't recommend this place enough!!! read more

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I stopped in to get some things out of the case. The plum cupcake and raspberry macarons were good. I also got a scone but they were not in the case. She had to place the order in the kitchen, so not sure what that was about. I won't be waiting on carry out in the future for a scone. The strawberry jam that came with it was good. I do wish that they would offer high tea during the week. They only do it 3 days a week and it is not advertised on their website what days it is offered. Well, when I was there, there was just 2 people leaving from the same party and it was empty, so it seems that your extremely limited menu of a few items is not drawing a crowd, so why not let people make tea reservations? They already make pastries and it takes nothing to make tea sandwiches. Some of the desserts in the case are in glass cups, not sure if they will put it in a take-out container. I am more likely to be in town during the week here than on a weekend. I drove by another place nearby at the same time of day and people were lined up outside to get in. The decor is really nice and the food was good. I would stop in again for pastry. read more

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While visiting friends in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they surprised me with a very belated birthday treat... my favorite: High Tea. Honestly, there are worse ways to age. High Tea Grand Rapids is a charming tea room with a surprisingly large space that still manages to feel cozy. Each table is thoughtfully set for tea service, and the wallpaper and decor give it that warm, slightly whimsical "you're-about-to-sip-something-important" vibe. The tea selection is solid. Between the four of us (my friend, our husbands, and me), we ordered the full tea service and sampled four different teas like very civilized, slightly competitive sommeliers. The guys stayed classic with Yorkshire and Earl Grey, while we ventured into China Rose Petal, Green Tea with Jasmine, and Rose Lemonade. The Rose Lemonade was my favorite, even though it's decaf... which feels like a betrayal, but I forgave it. The tiered tray presentation was beautiful, filled with savories, scones, and sweets. Everything was tasty, though I have to be honest: the breads leaned a bit dry, and the plain scone missed that magical scone moment. You know the one, crisp edges with a soft, tender center. This one was more "polite biscuit" than "proper scone." Service was friendly, though a little scattered at times, like everyone was in the middle of remembering what they were about to do. Overall, we had a lovely time and truly enjoyed the experience. I would have loved a rich chocolate truffle or a small decadent bite at the end to really seal the deal... because every good tea deserves a grand finale. Would I go back? Absolutely. Next time, I might just smuggle in my own emergency truffle. read more

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An impromptu invitation from my sister and mom inspired me to don my Gryffindor cardigan, hop on my broom, and fly on down to High Tea Grand Rapids where a whole wizarding world of delicious tea and confectionary delights awaited me! I'm normally not the biggest tea fan, but the flavorful chai has me convinced! And the treats were amazing! The ham and swiss on rye was a delightful sandwich and I loved the coronation chicken (though feel the bread to filling ratio could be better balanced with more of that delicious chicken). My favorite item was the harvest moon pie which was combined a perfect balance of salty and savory flavors packed into a buttery and flakey crust. The service was also super attentive and friendly, despite clearly being under staffed for a Sunday afternoon. You have officially convinced me and I definitely plan to return in the future! read more

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We did the full tea experience and loved it. I was able to try two different teas. The food was delicious and we were not able to finish it all. We participated in the Alice theme. The owner came out and we chatted with her for a good amount of time. She was lovely! Highly recommend for a nice afternoon tea experience. We were informed there will be a Harry Potter theme soon and we will definitely be back for it. read more

My wife and I went into this with high expectations given the price point and left very disappointed by the lack of quality, authenticity, and attention to detail. We ordered two high teas, and after reservation fees and tip the total was over $100. Our server was very polite and kind but didn't seem very knowledgeable about the tea. Our tea was served in pots with the leaves already in the pot which guarantees that the tea will be oversteeped and ruined by the second and third cups; the tea should be brewed, leaves removed, and then the pots brought out to the customer. The sandwiches and pastries also left a lot to be desired. Instead of real clotted cream they used an unflavored whipped cream spread which is not authentic. Their pastries are overwhelmingly covered in frosting which cheapens the quality and ruins the complexity of flavor. Only the savory sandwiches were good, but they are also the simplest things on the platter and the hardest to ruin. I normally wouldn't be so picky and critical, but at this price point, the customer should expect high quality and authenticity and that is lacking here. On a separate note, I was also very disappointed to see that they had a Harry Potter-themed menu and decorations. In the location they are, they should be more aware and queer-friendly, and openly licensing the work of the largest anti-transgender crusader alive and supporting her hate campaign financially left even more of a bad taste in my mouth than the oversteeped tea by the end. This establishment could be worth revisting and could be worth the high price, but not without a serious overhaul to just about every step of the process, from their tea brewing to pastry crafting to education of wait staff on the finer details of the product. read more

My first visit and I'm not a fan. The service was poor, and with a High Tea experience the service can either make or break it. Today, the poor service made our experience less than enjoyable. We had reservations for 1:00 pm on a Saturday. We arrived at 12:56. There were four of us. Two had been here several times before, and apparently the service had been good at their previous visits. But not today. Maybe the server was just having a bad day but she didn't seem very friendly. The chairs and tables were very close together. We were seated at a table for four, with two of us in chairs and two on the couch against the wall. We had to slide the table towards the chairs in order for the two to be able to sit on the couch. The couches are low and not very comfortable. All four of us ordered Full Tea. However, our server said, "We are out of tea pots" so some of us had to share even though we had each ordered and paid $45 for Full Tea. According to the menu lemon curd was available upon request. We requested it, and the server brought one small cup of lemon curd for the four of us to share. It was very good though. We had an issue getting water glasses refilled, mine was completely empty and I had to request a refill twice, the first time I asked I never got a refill so I had to ask again ten minutes or so later. We actually never got the refills until after the server brought the bill. The two in our group who had been here before kept telling us "usually the service is good, this is unusual." But it definitely didn't make a good first impression. When we received our bills they weren't correct. According to the menu a 15% gratuity and 3% service charge will be added to each check. Normally we would tip at least 20%, and more for good service. But when we received our bills the 3% service charge was added to the total, then 15% tip and another 3% for a total of 18% was charged to the bill including the previous 3%. Very strange and not what was stated on the menu. Again, if the service was decent we would have tipped at least 20%. As far as the food, the scones were very good with the lemon curd, and the hummingbird cake was excellent. The sandwiches were good but the other sweet items were not. The madeleines were bad, tasted like stale sponges. This happened to be my first visit, and according to other reviews my experience could be unusual. But I probably won't return based on this experience. read more

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UPDATE: the owner very kindly reached out and gave us a full refund as well as a genuine, heartfelt apology that our whole family appreciated more than words can describe. Despite a bad first impression, I fully believe they are committed to being better, and legitimately care about their guests. In this day and age, it is so rare to have a business do the right thing, and High Tea certainly did the right thing. My entire family appreciates the diligence in making right the experience we had. Thank you AVOID THIS PLACE! APPALLING SERVICE, DISSATISFIED GUESTS. while waiting for an order I placed a week in advance I had to wait at least 20 mins before the rude waitresses even acknowledged me. The place was empty, and rightfully so. Every guest seemed unsatisfied and upset when going up to pay. The staff was uniquely inattentive and unskilled. When the food arrived after a long wait, it was shoved haphazardly into To-go boxes and I wasn't even offered an apology. When I asked for a refund I was told to call the owner, there was no one with the authority to even cancel my order. If zero stars was an option, they more than deserve it. They took my money, and delivered an awful experience, with atrocious food and disgusting service. read more

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It is amazing that Grand Rapids has a high tea scene now but I think the highs were more so in my expectations and the prices. I was greeted by the host and asked if we had reservations (we did not), but she accommodated our party of 2. There was only ~20% occupancy at this point but the host seemed stressed to fit us in. We were gathered in the far back by all the other guests, wish we could have been spaced out more for comfort. I noticed there were tablecloths on some tables, but the ones where people were seated were bare. Seemed odd to me. I love the ornate teapots and silverware, but the spoons were stained. I don't know if it's the material, but for a "fancy" setting, I feel they should be polished. We ordered the spring high tea menu which came with 4 sweets, 1 scone, 4 savories, and 2 teapots. The tea was nice. I loved the sugar cubes and that there was a tea timer. The foods, however, were teeny tiny and not great especially for the price ($45). The sandwiches were dry. The scone was literally a biscuit. The 1 sweet that stood out was the passionfruit tart, that one was wonderful. Our server did check on us frequently and let us know we can have a refill on tea with another flavor of our choice. I did like that this was a nice space to share company and a cup of tea. However, it could be even greater if improvements were made to the food and presentation. read more

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High Tea is a unique experience to feel a little British. Have your tea and eat your crumpets too with a variety of teas paired with scones, sandwiches, and/or desserts. All teas come with a free refill. The décor is beautiful and classy. Our waitress (Sarah) was wonderful and they were very well prepared for a large group (14 of us). I did find the serving of the food a bit confusing. Multiple orders come out on the tiered racks so you had to figure out who's was who's. The food is on the snack-size portioning so don't except to get full (other than your bladder from drinking that much tea). If you order the scones, ask for the lemon curd - it's delicious and freshly made! read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy! The owner came around and said hello - so nice! We got the afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and sweets. They are very accommodating and swapped vegetarian sandwiches for the chicken ones. You two pots of tea and can swap flavors which was so nice. The inside is decorated exactly how you'd imagine with ornate tea cups and big comfy couches. I'd recommend a reservation if you've got a bigger group - it fills up quickly. It is an expensive place to go for an afternoon. We ended up spending about $40 dollars a person, but I think it is a lovely place to spend a special afternoon! I can see it being a hit for Mother's Day and bridal showers! read more

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Really bad place, overpriced "food" and nothing compared to a traditional tea experience. No ambiance at all. Simply paid and left to never come back. read more

A very disappointing local tourist trap (if there is a such a thing). I say this because some how locals have been fooled into thinking this "experience dinning" is worth the price. Yes, the decoration, music, and fancy tea sets bring the old English vibes, but it's not enough to compensate for how bad the food is. I mean, it's bad. My daughter and I went went to celebrate her birthday and I was very disappointed. The baked goods were stale and old. Everything tasted like it had been sitting out. For the price ($30 deposit+ $37) I expected freshly baked goodies. Warm, fresh, and made with quality ingredients! This was not the case The triangle sandwiches were stale, as if the bread bag was left open. The Gouda cheese was flavorless. The rest of the deserts were dense and stale. Sad. I asked twice if the pastries were baked in house, and was told yes. I'm sorry but I just don't believe that. Go to Nantucket and you'll get freshly baked goods.....this tasted like store bought items that were re-heated and left sitting out. I'm sorry if I sound harsh, but I was shocked with how disappointing the pastries were. Especially for the cost! I would like to add I did have an interaction with the manager and let them know my sentiment about the food. They did try to make it right, which was clunky, but at least they tried. You can see the comment of the business owner below. Yes the items were eaten because I did not want my 16yr old to have a bad experience on her birthday. In fact, she left before I had a discussion with the manager because she was nervous about sharing her opinion. Teenagers right? As a mama Yelper, I KINDLY and respectfully shared my thoughts. The tea was very good, I had no issues there. I guess I should have only ordered tea and scones. Fellow Yelpers I don't understand the 5 star ratings! Maybe mine is a one off, but sadly I will not be back. read more

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Booked a bachelorette party here, and it was absolutely wonderful! The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food was delectable! I would definitely book a party here again and I 100% recommend this place. The pricing is very fair for the experience as it is a proper High Tea. The white Peach tea was excellent, and it had the whole party raving the rest of the day about it. My aunt said that this is the only place she has been able to find in Michigan that can make a proper English scone that resembles the ones she had in Britain. Go and try them!! Also we had several women with allergies, and they were over the top accommodating to us! They went so far as to add a whole new cookie to our tray that wasn't on the menu since we couldn't have lavender at the table. Allergy friendly, and they had quality gluten/dairy free options! read more

Had reservations my daughter made for me and her grandmother. The reservation was for 3 pm on Mother's Day. We arrived around 2:45 to find about 6 or 7 other parties waiting to be seated. They had 2:30 reservations. Finally near 3 pm they came to tell us they did not have tables, food or staff to honor any more reservations that they accepted and charged for. Obviously they do not plan for reservations made over a week I advance. They require a deposit for all reservations. Be careful if you make a reservation. They may not have planned and you may end up losing your deposit. Obviously they do not understand they are charging for an experience or feel a poor experience is what customers deserve. read more

Made reservations ahead of time it does seem like we would have been able to walk in no problem. Street parking or lot parking. It's decorated nice inside and have bathrooms with special touches too. So they are trying to deliver a full themed experience. It gets five stars for the teas. As an avid tea drinker I enjoyed all four of ours. Darjeeling, English, Chai, Jasmine green. Very tasty. We ordered three sets for four of us. It meant having to cut sandwiches in half for us to all get a taste. They charge an extra $15 to share but that is cheaper than the $37 and we left full. I didn't love all the sandwiches. Cucumber was the best. Overall the rest came across dry to me But that might be my preference and not on them for their quality or what traditionally the sandwiches would be like. Still, I wanted to be wowed with everything and because I wasn't I am giving it a four. The scones were light and good not the best ever but not low quality by any means. The lemon curd and clotted cream made everything taste good. The madeleines are worth a visit. They were selling them to go too. Overall I feel this is a quality experience and if you love tea you won't be disappointed. They allow you to take home leftovers too. read more

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I've been so excited for this High Tea spot to open in GR. I've always been a sucker for a good tea experience, so when we finally got the chance to go, I loved every moment of it! We made online reservations and arrived right on time. We had to wait a few minutes due to other parties arriving at the same time, but once we were greeted, we were sat and promptly greeted by our server. The spot is super cute and I love all the tea sets displayed in the entrance. We each decided to do the afternoon tea ($37 per person + 18% gratuity added) and chose our individual teas. I honestly wish that we would have considered going a little earlier, since we did mid-afternoon, and all the snacks were more than we wanted after brunch and knowing we have an upcoming dinner reservation. My favorite was the chicken curry and cucumber dill. So delicious for nice little bites! The desserts were also very tasty but very rich. The tea experience overall was quite delightful. You could steep your tea for as little or long as you like, and they gave you a timer to know how long to steep. Honestly, it was a fun experience and I would love to do this for a special occasion or date night, but is a bit pricey to go for tea often. read more

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We had such an amazing time at High Tea! I took my best friend and my mom here, and it was the perfect place to catch up over some delicious treats. I got the afternoon tea, my mom ordered the tiffin tea, and my friend ordered the sweets tea. It was a good amount of food for the three of us, but the way we ordered did make it weird to split things between three people, since we had two of pretty much everything. Our tea was also amazing- we loved the chai, and the raspberry tea. Our server was excellent, and very helpful when we were ordering explaining kind of how everything worked. It was pretty quiet when we were there, and overall just a great, comfortable atmosphere (and it's so cute!) read more

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My daughter and I attended the Bridgerton themed tea this weekend. It was entirely lovely and entirely fun! Third time to have had the pleasure to have 'tea' here, and every single time has been just a delicious experience, in a beautiful environment, with fantastic service. Had to come on here to update a previous review, and once again most strongly recommend this delightful place. read more

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It's so exciting when a unique spot opens in town. High Tea offers a classic British tea time tradition in a cozy and beautiful space in Eastown. The chairs and couches combined with fine china and a sparkly chandelier make the space completely unrecognizable from its former life as a hookah lounge. We were seated right away for our reservation, but they do take walk ins. Our server went through the menu and asked if we have any dietary restrictions. Nate and I both opted for the classic tea selection, which comes with four "savouries" (tea sandwiches), four sweets (assorted pastries and desserts), a scone with clotted cream, lemon curd, and jam, and your choice of a pot of tea. There's a little tea timer on the table so you can get the perfect cup. The afternoon darjeeling tea was delicate and delicious, while Nate got the heartier Earl Grey. They offer cream for your tea, which is my favorite way to drink black tea. The food was all pretty tasty and presented nicely. My favorite was the coronation chicken, which was a curry chicken salad sandwich. The filling to bread ratio wasn't my favorite as I'm not a huge bread eater, but I think that's pretty typical of these types of sandwiches. The brownie was decadent and rich, and my favorite of the sweets. It may seem like a small amount of food at first, but I was very full after finishing everything. They do add an 18% gratuity to your check. After a final tip the cost for both of us was around $100, making it a bit too pricey for a regular outing for me, but a fun experience for a special occasion. read more

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I recently dined there a second time. The decor was amazing. After being seated for our reserved time, they were gracious about accommodating a food sensitivity I'd forgotten to note in my reservation. After the food arrived, the friendly owner stopped by our table to get our feedback and chat. The food was delicious! The table setting was tidy and charming. We attended for a special themed event this time, and truly enjoyed the whole experience. Edit: The pricing was steep for the themed event and I wouldn't pay that amount for a regular tea time with friends, like my first visit. read more

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We celebrated my daughter's baby shower here and it was fabulous! A bit pricey for what is offered but my daughter felt very spoiled and loved and that's what made it all worth it. read more

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I made a reservation to bring my three nieces in on a Sunday for a Girl' Day. They ranged in age from 6 to 10. We arrived at our reservation time and I was surprised to only see only 3 other occupied tables, especially on a Sunday afternoon. We were brought to our table, water was brought over, and we waited for a short time for our server to come over for our intro. Server was very sweet and friendly and offered recommendations, they were appreciated, as we were first timers. I guess I was unaware how expensive the experience was. $45 for a pot of tea (two refills and you are able to change teas), 4 savory items, 4 sweet, and one scone. We were told this is usually enough for one person and I did see that if you split this tray with someone it is a $19 split fee. There was a children's Fairy Tea that came with one pot of tea (refills included), 2 savory, 2 sweet, and a scone. They did offer soda or lemonade for children that did not want tea. They do add 18% gratuity to each check, something I missed and only realized after I had left and already tipped. It did call that out on the menu, but it would have been appreciated if they let me know when the check was brough, I assumed that was customary. The tables are laid out with all the customary tea necessities - plates, chargers, saucers, tea cup, spoon, tea strainer, sugar, and silverware. Cute and authentic. All 4 of us found the sweets to be delicious. The girls loved the petite fours the most, and I loved the lavender cookies. (the had a cream eclair, lavender short bread, orange Madeline, and a strawberry petite four available). I felt that they were fresh and did not think they tasted store bought or stale. I loved all the savory sandwiches (cucumber dill, quiche, whitefish, and a coronary chicken) - i think the whitefish was my favorite but I enjoyed them all. However, the girls did not. The chicken was recommended for the kids, but they did not care for the curry taste (their loss, I ate them!). Maybe a kid safe option would be a good staple to have... When our towers were brough out, our server told us that the scones were being freshly baked and would take 15 minutes. No issues and waiting for the warm scones was worth the wait. They were huge and delicious. We all loved the strawberry preserves (they do need to have more in their dish, as it was only half full and not nearly enough for two scones), clotted cream, and a lemon curd. I would have thought that the tea selection would have been larger, but maybe that's the traditional options!? The raspberry zinger was recommended for the girls. They thought it was okay, but they did add two sugar cubes each and then opted for the lemonade for their refill. I had the chai and it was nice - I was offered and did take the milk on the side. I got three cups out of my pot so I did not need a refill. They had a little timer on the table to tell you how long to let the tea steep for less to more strong. The interior is cute and fits the delicate tea aesthetic. I think they could have leaned in harder to the decor, but if they were airing on the side of not kitschy, I can totally understand that. Tables were a little small/tight with all the plates, dishes, and towers, but we made it work. To make more room, they should remove the decorative lantern in the middle. I don't remember hearing any music, it was pretty quiet. Restrooms were large and clean. One thing I assumed was the ability to purchase any of the tea you liked/ drank but i did not see that at the register. They did have a few pastries to purchase, but again - none that we had. All in all it was a fun and cute experience with the girls. I think it would have been a fun or nice touch to have the afternoon tea tradition explained to had a blurb on the table to read. Due to the price ($140+ before additional tip was added on top of added gratuity) for three kids and one adult, this is most likely not a regular destination but fun for special occasions. We had fun getting dressed up and trying something new. read more

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I have been looking forward to checking this place out for months. Unfortunately, the experience fell flat. The ambiance of High Tea is beautiful. It's beautifully decorated and the tea sets were gorgeous. We ordered the afternoon tea. The tea was very tasty and the timer was fun. The rest of the afternoon tea was incredibly disappointing. Before I begin, I want to state that I have been to multiple high teas through out the state. I have expectations for what the experience should entail. The food was TERRIBLE. The sandwiches were dry and flavorless. I did not finish any. The scone was similarly lackluster. It was akin to a KFC biscuit. The accompanying jam was ok and the "clotted cream" was more butter than cream. The desserts were acceptable. Nothing wowed us. They appeared to be largely outsourced from a bulk food store. The service was also lacking. High tea is supposed to be an experience. Great service is to be included with this experience. I was shocked that we did not receive an offer for a refill on our tea until we had finished our meal. Our pots had been sitting empty long before the offer. The waitress then took our full refill pots approximately 10 minutes after we received them -- abruptly ending our tea time. Overall, not worth it. If you're still interested, try the sweet tea experience for $25. $45 is outrageous for what you get. Edit: Wildly defensive response from the business owner. I don't think the clear quality issue is due to not understanding the difference between English and American food. I've been to England. Stale food transcends cultural differences ‍ read more

Not worth the nearly $60 to 'experience' a tea. They were out of one of the sandwiches listed in the package, and the service was slow. They seated us in the middle of the room, yet it wasn't busy and there were nicer spots with sofa benches completely open. read more

I loved this place!!! It was so fun! Lots of great tea options and the food was great! They have the best scones and jam I have had in ages!

Wait staff were good they were the only shining part. The hostess staff was rude. The food was ridiculously over priced. They would not let you share some items and threaten us with 19 charge per person if we did share. The tea sandwiches were stale and they didn't even bother to remove all of the crust. All in all a sad experience. read more

Hostess was rude, scones were the size of a quarter and the bread was stale. Had to ask for cream, sugar and water, we were also missing a tea strainer. There were three of us and because two had ordered the same type of tea we were only given one pot to share and server did not come over to ask if we wanted a refill until we were done eating. I've been to high tea all over the world and although I wasn't expecting the experience I had at Kensington Palace I was expecting fresh, not stale food and my own pot of tea. Will not be going back and would not recommend this joke of a business to anyone. read more

Nice spot for afternoon tea. Enjoyed favorite teas - English Breakfast and Chai. Friendly service and great ambience. read more

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#ijustcantyelpit. Sooo much fun! I felt like Queen Elizabeth reincarnated. We ordered the Afternoon Tea which included 4 little sandwiches, a scone with 3 different jams and butter and 4 different pastries. Plenty of food. There were several different teas to choose from, all loose leaf and tasty. The cucumber dill sandwich was delicious as well as the pumpkin brownie trifle. #worthit #cleanedmyplate read more

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This is a MUST! Was in town with my husband visiting his family and I found this gem on instagram so we took my mother in law for Christmas High Tea. It's a darling venue, with scrumptious food, charming decor and wonderful service! I've done fancy high teas every Christmas since I was little--at the Drake/ the Langham (in Chicago) as well as at Halekulani in Hawaii, so I'm no newbie and can confidently say it's worth a visit and we'll be back someday! Also, shout out to the owner Melissa who made us feel welcome and taken care of! LOVE the annual ornament idea as well! read more

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The ambience is the best for a quaint tea shop in Grand Rapids. We will be going back again! The place is amazing!

This was hoping to be a fun spot for 5 of us to celebrate a birthday, something different and a good opportunity to engage our manners at a different level for the younger girls, as well as learn a few new ones. The sandwiches were good and hit perfectly with what you would expect. The adult favorites were the cucumber and the curry chicken salad. The Turkey was preferred by the girls. Another simple sandwich such as cream cheese and fruit would have been nice for the little ones. The sweets were fine, but seemed to be more of a presentation of packaged goods, so not fresh. The drinking tea was very nice and a fun experience for everyone except the young ones, but that was to be expected. They offer lemonade as well as sodas, but the girls wanted to try the tea and I was glad they were up for it. Sadly, the service was so poor. She brought only one water goblet to the table when we sat down, I asked if she would bring 4 more, and she did but that was after we ordered and were prepared to drink our tea. The sugar container was sticky all over with a previous someone's strawberry jam so we asked if we could possibly get one that wasn't. Tea was poured and she never returned w either the sugar or cream or the honey requested. After flagging down another server her annoyance was made clear when she returned with the items "I appreciate your patience..." she stated clearly suggesting that she wasn't. The tea was barely warm at this point. The food was carried out and she asked us to make room for the towers of food she brought and said there were 3 so we needed to make more room. Yikes. We had what was there when we sat down. Moving all items to the outside edge of the table was the only way. Once we began to eat and there was no silverware or napkin for one of our guests. After watching for anyone to ask, I got up to retrieve it from the back. She said she would bring it but I stayed and waited for it myself. She had no urgency in delivering items requested and we had waited a reasonable amount of time. I was disappointed and felt that the bill and added gratuity certainly didn't reflect the attention to basic service or courtesy. All in all, the atmosphere is great, table settings were well done aesthetically, and capturing the spirit of a High Tea, and that was the highlight of our visit. read more

High Tea - a place setting with a menu and silverware - Desserts Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I took my niece here for her sixth birthday! It was the perfect place to celebrate together. I'm not a tea drinking myself, but the smile on her face made it worth it. The staff was friendly and the owner introduced herself to us and chatted for a short time. We loved the sugar cubes, lemon tart, Nutella sandwich and the cucumber sandwiches. All of the tea pot sets on display as you enter were an added bonus. We spent lots of time deciding on our favorite. read more

High Tea - I can't remember any of the names except the lemon tart. :) - Desserts Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I took my daughter to high tea GR today and we had such a special experience. The food was so nice, we loved the scones and desserts. The sandwiches weren't our favorite, but we're both a little picky and neither of us are sandwich people so that's not surprising and more an 'us' thing than a reflection on the food. My daughter had the pink lemonade tea and I had earl grey. We both really enjoyed the tea! We met the owner and she was lovely. Loved the atmosphere and the desserts made our day. It's expensive, but worth it to have the experience together. So happy we checked it out! read more

High Tea - Desserts Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This was an incredible experience for a girl's day! My mother and sister and I came for an early Mother's Day celebration and were super excited to dress up and experience High Tea. Our server, Maria, was so kind, helpful and personable! The ambiance, decor and staff were all top tier. read more

What a cute new gem in Grand Rapids. Went to High Tea GR on a Sunday and it was slightly busy so I'm glad we made a reservation. Split the main menu item with a friend and we had enough food and tea to last us. My only complaint is that it took over 20 mins for a server to come to our table but I'm hoping that was a one off. read more

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Took granddaughter for her birthday and made reservations a few months in advance. Hostess was very nice, the tea room is beautifully decorated, the food and tea was very good. Hostess even brought granddaughter a birthday cupcake with candle, very thoughtful. However our server was not pleasant and didn't smile during our entire time there. She was also dressed as if she just came from the gym. Seemed as if we were a bother for her to serve us. The billing was also confusing. We ordered afternoon tea for four. We received one tiered tray with 2 of each item. When I asked about it server said that was the service for 4 people. So we had to cut each of the sandwiches in half to serve all four of us. Same for the scones and desserts. The billed showed service for 2 charged at $90 and then a $38 charge on top of that to split the service. Also a 3% service charge and 18% gratuity added on. This is such a lovely place such a shame that the service doesn't match. read more

I had a wonderful high tea here a few weeks ago! I am gluten free and requested gluten free items in advance. The chef did an incredible job making me gluten free tea sandwiches, a scone, and beautiful little desserts. Everything was delicious. The ambiance is very elegant. The high tea service is expensive but high quality. Worth the splurge! I look forward to my next visit. read more

My sister hosted a birthday event for me at High Tea. Five stars hardly does this place justice. The decor is charming and offers the perfect setting for a proper British tea. The food is excellent. Their portions are generous. Their scones are easily the best I have ever tasted. There were four sandwiches, each of them unique and delicious. The selection of desserts left all of us trying to decide which was the best. The orange-cranberry tart was the favorite, with the Madelines a close second. The tea selection was really varied. Choosing a differing blend of tea for the second pot was allowed and encouraged. Our server was delightful. She was very attentive and welcoming and her excellent service helped make our party a success. She also told us that the menu is seasonal, so we agreed that it would be a good idea to return for their holiday offerings. One member of our party decided that High Tea would be a lovely place to hold her Bachelorette party. Visit High Tea for your next special occasion. You will be glad you did. read more

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