Overall: St. James is the most well known high tea experience in Albuquerque for a reason. Although expensive, they make the entire experience worth it from service to food and tea. I have been to St. James at least 4 times now. The food is brought out on a 3-tiered serving tray, and there is a tea that corresponds to each tier. They bring out a new tea as you finish each tier. Each time, the menu has been delicious. I appreciate that you can choose your dietary restrictions and tea option (caffeinated, herbal, non-caffeinated) when you make the reservation. Generally, we have enjoyed choosing different tea options for everyone as that allows us to try multiple teas with each course. The service is excellent. Our server is always attentive and very nice. read more

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Had tea yesterday with my daughter and sister in law and the food was outstanding! Our waitress was one of the best! My daughter has a scent issue and doesn't like the lavender towels at the end. Abbie took the time to bring an unscented warm towel for her! We usually go a couple of times per year but yesterday the menu and service was outstanding! read more

We have been here a few times and it is very consistent. While I'm not huge on tea, I have been impressed each time with the tea selection and pairing with the foods. The servers are always polite and attentive. The food is fresh and tastes great. I like how you have a 2 hour time slot, so you can pace yourself and conversations off that window. The ambiance is intimate and we enjoy the colonial setting. read more

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Another wonderful evening at The St. James Tea Room! Dickens, A Christmas Carol was the theme this December. Service was excellent as always! We were in the Pemberley room. Love Pride and Prejudice! The tea and food were delicious, I love the desserts, the cheese cake especially. I also love the sugarplum and the final tea which I can't remember the name of, but it tasted like mint and had a delicious chocolate finish. The second course was also delicious as always the savory course was not my favorite, but it was still good. Overall a wonderful evening spent with friends. read more

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Always a treat! Great service and variety of goodies; even flavors I don't normally like are well-prepared and delicious. Excellent selection of tea ware and loose leaf tea for those who want to purchase some to enjoy at home. read more

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A really well thought out and immersive experience. The menus are tasty and varied, the decor and atmosphere is perfrct for afternoon tea, and the staff outfits are the cherry on top that tie it all together. The servers are very polite, professional, and attentive. I was unsure of how dining here alone would play out, but they put me in a little booth that probably would've seated 2-3 normally, brought the tea and treats, and generally let me be unless I signaled for a new pot of tea. Which is how I like it! It was nice to just sip on some tea and work on some crosswords. If you get there too early, you can browse the tea and teaware selection to kill time before seating. The wares range from affordable (a teapot going for $15ish) to a bit pricey (pot for $70) so there's something for everyone. read more

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Such a lovely time, can't wait to go back! My neice came to visit and I wanted to surprise her with a visit to St. James Tearoom. We reserved a private room and chose the fruit tea experience. The theme was Tea in the Hundred Acre Wood and every last detail was perfect. The entire venue was decorated with little photo ops around every corner. Our room was perfectly set with pretty little decorations and details. Each tea and tea service was wonderful as our hostess made sure to guide us and give us pointers on how to go throughout each tea and snack, even helping us keep pace so we could enjoy each portion of our tea time and treats. The menu was wonderfully themed and had a variety of sweet and savory treats with each tea complimenting each course. My neice loved every second and always talks about our next tea time at St. James. I can't think of a thing that could have been better! read more

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The experience and food theme are so worth the money. I've come several times this year and haven't been disappointed ever. The staff is always kind. The service is spot on. The private rooms are beautiful. I was impressed by how good the gluten free menu is. Sometimes with gluten free food there is a difference in the texture of the food. The food was the same perfection you enjoy with the regular menu. read more

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Everything about this place is absolutely amazing! I can't wait to go back. This place makes you feel like a little girl and a princess at the same time. You enter a completely different world when you walk down the hall to your tea room. The customer service was amazing so friendly, kind and fast. Honestly one of my favorite places in Albuquerque if you get a chance to go I highly recommend it. read more

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At your scheduled time, which was 630 for us, they ring a bell and you head down the hallway and greeted and taken to your room. We were in the Pemberly room. They close it off with curtains so you have your own private area and it was so nice! Turned off our cell phones and had a nice relaxing hour and a half conversation with lots of laughter and reminiscing. They brought out the three tier platter, 1st teir is the savories, 2nd tier is the bread and 3rd is desserts. The Hong Kong salad that was a perfect size, the cucumber avocado tea sandwich was just the perfect bite, the meatloaf sandwich had an onion jam with bacon and a hint of spice that was just right, then we moved on to the meatball and potato skewer which had spices that made us want more. Lastly was the fluff pastry with the brie and apricot inside. It was a great ending to the 1st flight. Moving on to the scone and ube milk bread. The scone with clotted cream and blood orange curd was the perfect combination of sweetness and that ube bread was so fluffy. 3rd and last flight was the dessert flight. Those desserts were excellent. My absolute favorite was the mocha hazelnut dacquoise. The cookie was crispy on the outside with a chewy center which the perfect dollop of hazelnut spread on top, chefs kiss! The Italian rum panna cotta with salted caramel was my second favorite and I dont even like custard like textures, but that flavor was out of this world! The rhubarb gooseberry tart was my least favorite. It was a little too tart (haha) for liking. Our server Elijah was absolutely amazing and kind. We have a friend coming from out of town next week and and have another reservation to bring her. We had such a nice relaxing evening this evening. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

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The St. James tearoom is the best restaurant and food experience to exist in New Mexico. The ambiance always matches the menu theme perfectly. As an experienced St. James Tearoom goer, I'd recommend going to the Alice in Wonderland menu in June, the Lord of the Rings menu every other November, and the Jane Austen menu in August. (Honorable mention for World of Wizards in September) The Lemon Soufflé herbal tea, Earl a la Crème earl gray traditional black, and the Lady Day blueberry pomegranate tea are all fantastic. I also love that they offer an unlimited number of teapots for no additional charge at teatime. Every single server is phenomenal and the service is always memorable. If you go, ask for Nevaeha, Makenna, or Bailey. But really, never had a bad experience with any of the servers and they're all always excellent. If you're looking to call and request a room I'd recommend Styles or Woodridings for small parties and Pemberly or Bird & Baby for big groups. Had the option to try patio seating a couple times and it feels like having tea with fairies in the evening seatings when all the garden lights are on. If you're waiting for a reason to go LET THIS BE IT! If you've never been you are missing out read more

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My mom, her friend and I visited the St. James Tearoom and it was a great experience for the most part. Service was great. Our waitress took wonderful care of us. She was not overbearing which made us enjoy our tea sitting. She was also very knowledgeable about the teas they offered as well as the food offerings. However, it would have been just a tad better if we had a better understanding of which tea worked best with each tier of food we purchased. The ambience and atmosphere was nice and cozy. The only part that was not quite satisfactory was the size of the tea room for 3 people (2 of which were handicap). It would be better if there were rooms available that could accommodate disabled and handicapped patrons a little better. The entrance of the tearoom was a little tight for anyone who is disabled or handicapped, which makes it very difficult to navigate. However the staff did the best they could with the limited space they had. I also think they can revamp their "pre sitting" questions to ensure they are being mindful of food allergies. And they are better equipped to tell their patrons what foods and teas to avoid in the case of any allergies. The food spread was AWESOME! It was a great selection of savories and sweets. Despite the space inadequacy, the food and service were definitely great to experience. I do recommend for anyone who isn't disabled or handicapped. read more

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I've been wanting to come to tea here for years, and I finally did recently! It's a great date place, and in the Fall inside with its old-fashioned classy mood, nice dim lighting, exquisite tea set, decor, and feel to the whole place. I felt like we were transported back in time, which was very fun. Our server was very nice, expertly had all the foods and teas and everything memorized, and came by the right amount of times so we could get what we needed and be checked in on, but also have plenty of time and privacy alone. It's so nice to feel we could relax and enjoy the experience! The food was delicious, the savories and the sweets. I was able to get everything vegetarian, and my date was able to get everything gluten free, and I enjoyed how everything looked so similar though slightly different. There was plenty of food and drink. The teas were nice, but not very exciting. Please offer a vegan menu, and also non-dairy milk! read more

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It's a good thing we don't live locally or we would be in every couple months. That's actually a specific amount of time as we found out they change the theme every couple months. I planned on taking my daughter here for months. When the trip got closer I went on their site to make a reservation, and I was shocked to realize that our days were all completely booked. In fact it was booked out another month or so. But I am stubborn. I kept checking the site every couple days to see if a cancelation would pop up. 3 days before the Albuquerque days I went on and I was so happy to see a green spot lit up next to 4pm on the Tuesday. There was literally no other spot open for the 50 days after. I jumped on it immediately before it was gone. My daughter didn't know what to expect(me either) but I gave a heads up we should probably dress nice. After a quick parking we walked into a truly original experience. The staff was completely in character for a nice tea. We got our our draped off room and the server was very kind. She came out with different teas and a series of platters that in the end actually filled us up. I don't think the St James tearoom needs my recommendation, it's already very popular and well reviewed. But I'm honored to say it is one of the coolest things you can do in town. read more

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We always visit St. James Tea Room when we are in Albuquerque. Beautiful atmosphere and the teas and food are delicious! Well worth the stop if you are in the area! read more

Absolutely incredible. I've been three times and plan to come back again and again. Any bad reviews are isolated incidences. The food is so delicious and unique. The decorations and themes are so cute and thought out. You feel like you're in England at an authentic tea party. The waiters are sweet and do a great job at rehearsing their lines for the themes. They have one room that's behind another room only separated by a curtain and I would say that's my only complaint. Way to intrusive for both parties conversation or comfort. Love themes, such a gem to find in Albuquerque. I've been to a few tea parties including in England and this is top notch. Went with mom and grandma one time, they loved it. Went with my sister, she had so much fun and went for my anniversary and my bf enjoyed. read more

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The front desk staff were surprisingly rude and dismissive it honestly felt like they only cater to a very specific crowd (white/Anglo-Saxon) and treat everyone else like an inconvenience. The service overall was poor, and the food was just average. I still can't understand why anyone would make a cucumber sandwich sweet. The constant clock-watching was also really annoying we were reminded at least five times about when we had to leave. It completely ruined any sense of relaxation. The tea itself was good, but definitely not enough to make up for the attitude and pretentious atmosphere read more

Walking into St. James was like being in a magic place! They definitely likened the place to the theme of Harry Potter! It felt exclusive and exciting! The spot they have given for our party of 4 was the favorite. It was comfortable and closest to the entrance. Every party had their own section or "room", and booth seating. We lucked out and got the most requested seating area. The attention to detail was amazing! The menu represented the world of Harry Potter tremendously! We enjoyed every moment and were so full at the end! I tried everything! I couldn't choose a favorite bc I liked it all! The extensive photos can only show how magical it was! It was definitely a magical experience! Our server was very knowledgeable and patiently explained everything about the menu. I enjoyed the pumpkin juice as the prelude to the Savories and Sweets. In-between the 2 courses were 2 potions we had to conjure up! That was so fun to put together! Everything was tasty! I can definitely see why this place is well sought after and sells out quickly! Can't wait to come back for the next adventure! read more

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Delicious and artfully presented savories, sweets, and teas; attentive and thorough service; and a wonderfully relaxed, private, and appropriately frilly seating area . . . The St. James Tea Room checks all of the boxes! Whether you're planning an intimate tea for two or a large group excursion, be sure to make your reservations asap. Then prepare to enjoy your escape from reality as you sip your scrumptious tea and nibble on a scone. Cheers! read more

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It's a unique and delightful experience for anyone when in Albuquerque! Cheerful and pleasant staff welcome you in and walk you to your charming little cubby while passing through the shop. We especially liked the personalized greeting for our group. The teas are delicious as well as the savory and sweet treats, all expertly prepared. Indeed, this afternoon tea gives Fortnum and Mason in London and Bergdorf Goodman in Manhattan, NY a run for their money! One of our instant favorites and hope to return again soon! read more

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I have heard so much about the Saint James and I am glad that I was able to give tea a try. The theme for our visit was Sherlock Holmes. My favorite item was the phyllo cigar with feta and Spanish chorizo. The decorations are adorable. The experience came with three different teas to try. Our server was great. You can tell that the owners have put in a lot of time and effort to make this an authentic tea experience. The rooms are semi private, there was curtain around our table. We were able to hear the conversations from neighboring patrons. While I have had afternoon tea at other places, this was my first time here. I arrived early, checked in, And had approached a front of house staff member. I had asked her how seating worked, she seemed perturbed that I was bothering her, had raised her voice, started talking slowly, and was extremely condescending and unwelcoming. I didn't feel comfortable asking her any more questions. My guest was a person of color and when she checked in, under my name, they were not able to find the reservation and had told her sorry, you don't have a reservation today. My guest also felt unwelcome. I met my guest at the front desk and asked for the reservation and we were then able to verify. While the experience was unique and special to Albuquerque, I did. Not feel welcome and my guest did not feel welcome at your establishment. This is enough for me to not return. read more

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food was interesting pretty good for never trying it. the tea was so good amazing flavor, however the service was terrible. we were checked on twice the whole two hours, kind of disappointed since it was a birthday celebration. not sure if it was a racial thing since we were the only people of color in there, welcoming staff was wonderful however our server mckenzie didn't seem too interested in serving us. we waited 40 minutes for sugar cubes which by then our tea was cold. kind of a let down considering how many followers this place has. read more

Came here during a trip to ABQ for balloon fiesta. Make sure you make a res in advance. The ambiance is super charming, with little nooks for each party. Your res is good for a 2 hour experience. The theme was Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days, so we had some ethnic influence in our tea set. The savory sandwich course was paired with a black tea. I enjoyed the brie and apricot puff best. The scone and ube bread course was paired with another black tea. The clotted cream and apricot sauce were delish. The dessert course was paired with a rooibos, and this was our fave. Because we were both celebrating birthdays, they gave us a little sachet of the rooibos to take home. My fave of the dessert course was a caramel panna cotta. Service was very good. read more

High tea in Albuquerque. Well crafted food and a wide variety of teas, you get to step into a Victorian era experience. The food is tasty and the teas pair well. My sister became a regular during Covid. It started as a way to do something special at home during quarintine but continues as a once a month (following the menu rotation) activity she enjoys. She usually orders through the take out program. This is a great option is you have a larger group or don't make your reservation early enough. read more

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Our Granddaughter took the family to The St. James Tearoom in November. It was Wonderful!! You must visit if you love tea. The staff was very professional. the teas and food were the best we have ever had. We will return. read more

I can't believe I've waited so long to go here! It's such a special experience. I didn't fully understand the experience piece until I attended an evening tea. I went to another tea room in town and based off of that experience, assumed all tea rooms were overpriced and bland. Here they are very thoughtful in the tea they serve along with the food. You have small bites offered to you in courses and they pack a good flavor! You leave here feeling full and satisfied off of the courses you receive. They put so much care in the food and tea that they describe to you in detail each item before it is served to you. The building has a nice rustic feel and you are offered a little nook for you and your party. The seats are plush and it is a relaxing experience. I can see why people are regulars here! I will be back very soon! read more

The St. James Tearoom - They set up the table with a welcome note and for the birthdays we were celebrating. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lovely Tea Room. Tasty tea and delicious treats! Had no idea they have Champagne until I mentioned to Server that would have made it perfect for mile stone Birthday celebration... Had to ask for water. They chose first tea, we did not have that option... Ridiculously overpriced. Glad we could experience the ambiance, but will not return. We were used to the exceptional Brown Palace High Tea in Denver. You get option of champagne and tea with unlimited savories and sweets. Here you have to pay a LOT extra. Never had to ask for any water, etc... They have overflowing staff members walking over each other it seems. Perhaps have less staff and decrease your prices. read more

The service was fantastic. We love the quiet private space to catch up with old friends.

The service was suspended! If you go, ask for Bailey. Bailey is the best and there's so much food! After I took a nap . I felt I was on the titanic! read more

I went for high tea during the Narnia theme and it was a great experience! Nice atmosphere with themed decorations, good service, and delicious food and tea. It's a unique experience and I highly recommend! Each party is placed in a private room with comfortable furniture, feels like you're in a sitting room. You have to make reservations far in advance, so plan ahead. read more

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This place is adorable! From the moment you walk in to their garden you feel like you are in a different place and have walked back in time. St James Tearom changes their creative themes monthly. We happened to visit during their Alice in Wonderland theme. I felt as though I walked down the rabbit hole. They have a beautiful garden that you can choose to have your meal and tea, but we opted for their indoor dining seating which has curtains between each setting to offer privacy and elegance. Their decor has a soft Victorian flair. Traditional finger sandwiches were given an Alive in Wonderland twist that really delivered, The course included a fresh fig and Parmesan salad and tiny hand pies. Next was their bite size skewered meatballs. Their ham croissants were airy and light and I loved their traditional sandwich which was adorned with a cucumber cut as a butterfly. It is all in the details including their Queen of Heart cookies. You will leave with a full belly that's for sure. The course also included a chocolate pastry, bite size cakes and bite sized buttery scones. We had their delicious black tea which was so soft and light to the palate. Their service in itself deserves a five star rating for their attentiveness and attention to detail. Make sure you plan ahead and make reservations way in advance because to no surprise they are booked weeks ahead. read more

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When I come home to Albuquerque my sister and I always spend a lovely afternoon here. The food is so well prepared and presented. The surroundings take you to another world in your own private salon and the servers are so cute, helpful and well prepared! We lived in England when we were young so we know a great tea room when we find one and this is it!! Be sure to get a reservation so you can partake and not miss a beautiful tea experience! Don't forget a hat! read more

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This place, IS THE SHIT! Stop considering and just go. There's great people there, and they really put their heart into it. The food is great, some months taste better than others, but it's all good. I miss this place whenever I'm not there. read more

A dear friend treated me to tea at the St. James Tearoom for my birthday. The atmosphere was elegant with a Victorian sort of vibe. We reserved one of the private curtained nooks and were greeted with a personalized welcome sign! The service was efficient and pleasant. The three teas that we were served were very nice and the three-tiered tray of savory and sweet goodies was delicious and more filling than I would have imagined! Two hours of sipping, nibbling, and chatting passed quickly. Absolutely a cherished treat for special occasions. read more

Going back in the fall turned out to be a must. It's very beautiful, inside and out. Food and staff were great, per usual. Love it read more

The St. James Tearoom - Beautiful in the fall - Tea Rooms Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Came here with a friend two weeks ago, just because. I've been to the Ivy Tearoom before (but it's hard to compare!) and neither of us had been to St James. At our reservation time, we were led down the hallway to a private room with a couch (separated by a curtain), with everything very Victorian-style. We were served quickly (and they came by often to check on us), and given that the tea's theme was "La Vie en Rose" for February, our server was even dressed like Belle! With her hair pulled back in a ponytail and a similar outfit to the blue and white one Belle wore at the library. They give lots of food (way more than I could eat) and everything is very rich and savory. Our menu was a beef bourguignon (beef stew with a tiny biscuit in the shape of a heart), an apple gorgonzola quiche (which was fantastic by the way), ham and cheese sandwich, asparagus salad, a traditional English tea sandwich, and "Lavendar Provence" tea for the first course ; a heart shaped rose almond scone with pomegranate rose curd, the traditional St. James scone, and black "French kiss" tea for the 2nd course; and a mini chocolate cake, strawberry mint macaron, "Mother of Pearl" green tea, and a butterscotch mousse with cherry coulis. The gift shop is fantastic, and they even have the traditional fascinators that the British royals tend to wear (I ended up buying a small bag of the "French kiss" tea). One downfall of St. James is the steep cost (almost $15 more than Ivy). Our two hours went by too quick and wish there was less of a time restriction. Make sure to stop by the garden and the pond in front of St. James before you leave. Now, I wish I would've waited to go to the Dublin Fare tea for March, but guess I'll have to be back. 2020 #10 read more

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Having tea at the St. James tearoom is always a wonderful experience. The minute you walk in the door you are cheerily greeted by the staff, and when the bell rings for your tea time, you are escorted to your individual room. There the magic begins - you are given two hours of excellent customer service and attention in a setting that makes you feel like you are thousands of miles away. There is always a theme and the menu reflects that. Decorations in the tearoom are tailored to that theme as well. I just experienced the Tale of a Narnian Teatime this month. You are served three different types of tea that compliment the different types of food that are on the menu. Each food is described to you as it is presented by the server. Then the server goes away and lets you get on with your tea, stopping by occasionally to make sure all is well. The food is so delicious, the servers are so gracious. I have gone back to partake of this delight time and time again, and will continue to do so. Thank you St. James for taking us away from the worries of the world and transporting us back in time. read more

Today I went for the first time to St. James Tearoom. My wife and daughters have been here before a few times. They've spoken highly of it. So, we decided that this would be a good place to celebrate two of our daughters' birthdays as well as my own. I was extremely impressed. St. James is a place which you go to for both the experience as well as the food. Both are exceptional. When going here be prepared to spend two hours. This is a place you go to spend time with agreeable company, talk upon whatever issues you wish and eat slowly, enjoying the food and company. St. James has an interesting approach by choosing a theme each monthly which they then arrange the meal and teas to fit with the theme. When I went in March 2021, the theme was Dublin's Fare. So, all the teas and delectables had an Irish flare. The three-course meal comes all together on a three-tier tray. The top tier is where you begin. The second course is on the middle tray, so the last tray, third course, is your dessert. Each course comes with its own tea. It was fun to both experience different delights as well as teas I've never tasted before. Toughing briefly upon a couple, my favorite from the first course was a beef & ale "pot of gold" with a cheese biscuit. Wonderful. In the second course my favorite was the Guinness World Record Irish Soda Bread served with whiskey butter. What a wonderful collection of tastes! Those are my favorites, but the rest were only marginally from being one of my favorites. My wife and daughters tell me that St. James have chosen other interesting themes in the past. One which they've repeated at least twice, is related to J.R.R. Tolkien's Hobbit, so the food was what Tolkien may have written in his books. Another time they did Around the World in 80 days, so the food included various delicacies from countries around the world. The one unifying ingredient is teas. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was nice to eat delicious food, drink wonderful and warm teas and be pampered. Be aware that your will pay for this, but I stress it is worth it. Just plan accordingly. You won't regret it. read more

St. James tea room was so fun for my friends birthday! Every single detail is so beautiful! The garden is pretty, and all the tea and food is yummy! read more

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Relaxing, unique experience! 2 hours of hassle free time to be with your favorite people. You book it and show up. They bring tea. They bring a tray of savories, breads and sweets. You andcyour friends just sit back relax and enjoy. read more