Outstanding food. Outstanding tea. Beautiful atmosphere, and great service…read more If you don't go in, you're missing out!

Compared to many other people's photos, they have definitely made portion sizes much smaller. All…read moreof the savory items were basically one slice of toast, cut into 4 triangles total, 2 of which simply had cream cheese and either cucumber or radish on top. I was expecting some creativity, uniqueness, specialness. I appreciate its gluten-free and I was so excited. When we arrived (with a reservation), the tea room was closed (wish they had told us). Service was lackluster - everyone looked zombied (yes, mandatory tip included in $56/tea). The desserts were better than I expected and the only highlight of our experience. An afternoon tea is an indulgence that requires ambiance (missing), service (absent), and a three-tiered visually-appealing unique bites. And oh, my biggest pet peeve is when a supposedly "premium" place has dirty bathrooms. It's a poor signal of their concern for hygiene. I have enjoyed afternoon/high tea in many cities and countries. This was too basic.

High Tea in the USA- though I realize its more common than I knew, Courtyard Tea Room was my first…read moreafter the original Betty's tea room near Leeds so it meant a lot to me. A place like that- specifically for high tea- is always dressy and always for groups, that just adds to the fun. Noone would stop you if u showed up in jeans - but hey! Dressing up is part of the whole experience! It is strictly an appointment entrance. While booking, you must carefully list out any allergies, I was sure to mention vegetarian. The table was stark white with a vase of roses soo fresh. It took a while to get started as, well, only vegetarians so a special menu was getting prepared. I was super hungry and eager to start and with a unique menu, couldn't wait. .. As a pre - appetizer, they got us broth with some spices in it. Simple but tasty. It was just to wet your throat and clear anything to make way for the grand entry of the food ! The 3 tiers of trays finally arrived. Bottom layer jackfruit sandwiches, and some more savory stuff, middle had scones , macaroons and pastries, and top had all the desserts. Not to forget the wide range on teas that are unlimited. It was yummy and the attention received was very welcome . For a few moments could imagine Lady Mary walking in any minute now. This was a while ago. My memory has registered only good vibes and happy tastebuds

Super fun and beautiful location. Seemed pretty expensive for what you get, but this was my first…read moretea experience and I thought it was worth it. I heard you got sparkling champagne on the weekends, but that was not the case :(. It was also for my birthday, and there was nothing special for that, in case you wanted to know! Super excited to go back! I thought the sandwiches and sweets were very yummy, some more than others. The tea was great, and they will bring you more water if you ask. I wish we could have more than one tea!

To preface my review, I have been to the other 2 locations in Belmont and Lexington multiple times…read morewith various group sizes 2-12 and those experiences were positive. Unfortunately this one started off on the wrong foot and ~40 minutes late in favor of a private party with an earlier reservation. They let the person who made the reservation know 4 days before our event of the change needed from 1pm to 1:30pm when we planned this back in October. We communicated the extreme inconvenience as some people needed to leave by 2:30pm sharp as we planned activities after in our schedule. The Vintage Tea & Cake Arlington staff refused to let our group and others in until 1:40pm even though the owner Adel reassured that we would receive prompt service. We watched them clean up the baby shower at 1:30pm while we waited in the cold. One of the guests in our party popped in to check the status and was admonished to continue waiting. Once they allowed our aggrieved party in the staff were professional. As there are multiple locations, Adel was not on site for us to address the issues directly. We communicated the menus we would order including group dietary restrictions in hopes this would save time upon arrival. 30 min into the seating the staff did bring our complimentary champagne for us. It was a nice gesture but unfortunately half of the group does not drink and one member was under 21. The tea and food itself seemed consistent with the other locations I've tried. The tea pots we received were large and partly due to being rushed no one in our group finished our pot. Half the group also took to go boxes. We departed by 2:40 pm. The staff were friendly and took nice group photos. This particular experience in Arlington fell short from our expectations. I'd recommend building in more buffer if you need to accommodate private parties to turn over the tables for reservations. Other logistics to consider: - Location is downtown so immediately in front is street parking there's also a municipal parking lot around the corner - Avoid making plans in 1.5 hour window after as they may not be able to honor the original reservation conditions from our experience.

We had the cutest afternoon tea at Vintage Tea Room! There were so many delicious-sounding tea…read moreoptions, but I went with the orange cinnamon spice and it was perfect. My friend has a gluten allergy, and the staff was amazing about it. they created equivalent GF options for her and even brought out two separate platters to avoid any cross-contamination. Each of us got four savory sandwiches and four mini desserts, which ended up being the perfect amount. The tea room itself is adorable inside, think charming mismatched plates, cups, and glasses that make the whole experience feel extra cozy. And a huge shoutout to Teagan, who gave us incredible service! She was so friendly, accommodating, and fun. Highly recommend!

What a great way to spend an afternoon! The meal and service were excellent. We spent some time in…read morethe inn after, and truly enjoyed our entire experience. We ordered the princess tea for my daughter and it came with peanut butter and jelly finger sandwiches, chips, scone, and two deserts. She told our server it was the best pb&j she's ever had

The most adorable and quaint tea room! Without a doubt, this is a hidden gem in Cape Cod. Delicious…read moreselection of tea sandwiches - beautifully prepared. Fresh scones, and OMG the desserts! Wonderful selection of tea. Decorative tea cups, saucers, and teapots. Service was wonderful. The owner and waitstaff were so lovely and friendly. They came out to check on us! Very clean establishment, and looks like the Captain Farris House is a nice place to stay, too!

Amazing place! I've been for tea a few times with friends and always have a fabulous time. Food and…read moretea are excellent and service is even better. I also stop by their gift shop sometimes to get unique gifts for tea loving friends.

The food was amazing. The decorations were beautiful. My friend and I had a lovely time and will…read moredefinitely be back.

I came here for afternoon tea with a friend and thought it was good/okay. Sally, the owner, served…read moreus and all the other tables. She was very sweet. The tea selection was great with a variety of green, white, black, and non caffeinated teas--I went with the tropical green tea. The overall environment was a bit dark and cluttery, there were lots of items (teas, pots, cards, etc.) displayed near the dining area. There were a total of four tables (one large one and three small ones). I felt the placement of the tables seemed a bit tight, it was impossible to not hear other people's conversations, and I felt like I had to talk very softly with my friend to not disrupt anyone else. It seemed like this place also doubled as a tea store too. The food was decent. The sandwiches seemed fresh, but my favorites were probably the scones with the jam and homemade cream. I am a huge sweets person and was a bit disappointed with the desserts, some of it looked like they were picked up from a grocery store bakery. I sort of wished this place partnered with a local bakery for their dessert selections.

My husband and I went to The Tea Leaf to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary. Robin (the owner)…read morewas gracious and highly attentive. The tea, the savory/sweet treats were all delicious and the entire experience was very memorable. It was a wonderful way to celebrate, but I'd go for any occasion, or just for fun. I definitely hope to be back before next year's anniversary... HIGHLY recommend

Ambiance: 5/5…read more Service: 4/5, though very busy on a Wed early afternoon on 5/20/2026 Food: 4/5, on the pricey side for what you get, but tasty - Mini-Greek lamb gyros for $16: Small, little pitas with a bite of lamb - Afternoon tea for $53: -- Lemon-poppy scone with Devonshire cream, mixed berry jam, and lemon curd -- Single-bite sandwiches: Cucumber, egg salad, chicken salad, and smoked salmon -- Mini-sweets: French macron, cannoli, shortbread cookie sandwich, chocolate mousse (?) -- Earl Grey tea, though little Earl Grey flavor

Phenomenal brick-lined atmosphere with rustic chic industrial accents, and excellent food, drink,…read moreand service to round it out. Creative, book-themed cocktails here at the gem of a library's hidden gem. This is the Map Room Bar, which does not have reservations (as opposed to the neighboring high-tea reservations Courtyard Tea Room). Get here when it opens or you will be lining up for a first-come, first-served table in no time. And rightfully so. A terrific experience in the heart of Boston's Back Bay.

Went for mothers day…read more Tea: 2/6 people liked their tea. Mine reminded me of soap. It was something lavender. The berry one was a favorite, the green tea pomegranate was a full miss. Food (savory course): I told the server I was vegetarian. She told me that they would bring out extra vegetarian sandwiches, which they did not do. I was stuck there eating bread with a sliver of cucumber (too thin for a crunch) a thin swipe of cream cheese, and one to two flattened micro green sprouts in there. I was hungry and the other sandwiches looked great. Dessert 1 (scone course): Didnt recognize it. they gave us a dry lemon scone with a heck of a lot of icing on top. No cream, no butter, one factory processed jar of strawberry jam. Nothing to ease into the desserts. Dessert 2 (sweet course): All horribly sweet. Madeline was dry and had a hunk of chocolate or something on top. Not at all what I expect a Madeline to be (oven-fresh) and again too sweet. Petit fours: they somehow did this one well. Cream puff: winner. elderflower in this was excellent and it was light fluffy and fresh. Chocolate lumps: no one ate this. Macarons: too sweet. Almond one everyone but my dad hated. The purple one we thought was overly sweet without much flavor but was better than the almond. Chocolate ball with raspberry: intense flavor, pretty good, not sure what was up with the sprinkles. Honestly this is the second time I've been unimpressed, and after the staff fully disconnecting with the kitchen/customer I dont think I'll be back.

The cutest place for afternoon tea! I went here for a private event with some friends and it was…read moreperfect! I had their quiche and salad as the main. The cheese board was so cute and what stole the show were their pastries! The staff was so nice and attentive and it was honestly the perfect location to go with some friends or family and enjoy afternoon tea!