- Disappointed and bamboozled - This review is specific to the specialty Christmas tea offering. We went this morning with young ones in tow for our first experience at McHugh's. We left feeling disappointed and bamboozled. Be aware the listed price of "begins at $45" will actually set you back $55 per person for essentially a kids menu. Both the food quantity as well as quality was absolutely not up to par for that price. The actual price IS listed online, but you have to click three different places to find it. Tucking it away like that is not transparent advertising. AND despite what is stated on their website, no one confirmed this new price of $55 when we booked our reservation. It felt like a bait and switch to us. The service, while friendly, was slow despite the restaurant being less than half full. We were never offered waters but saw other tables readily receiving them. The "freshly baked scones" were falling apart and were not served with the advertised clotted cream and jam. Not even butter was offered. The desserts, as you can see below are meager: Halved strawberries with icing piped on top. Grocery store marshmallows with faces drawn on..? We both felt bamboozled. There is a reason no one else in the restaurant ordered the Christmas special. It is noticeably meager compared to the regular tea and yet costs more money..? When the quality and quantity of the food was brought to the attention of the manager she took an argumentative tone, stating everything was accurately listed on their website. The insinuation was that it was somehow our fault that we didn't realize we were getting a kids menu for $55 pp. Her tone and response were really inappropriate. Buyer beware. We will not be back. read more

McHugh Tea Room & Gifts - Meager offering for the $55 pp Christmas Tea - Tea Rooms Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

This was my first time having an afternoon tea, and I would be lying if I said I was satisfied. It is a requirement to call a day ahead for the afternoon tea. The inside is clean and small, it has a little wall of things you can purchase for tea to the left right as you walk in. My favorite tea was the Bikini Peach Body, the Earl Grey came second, lastly the strawberry kisses. The tea had unlimited refills, but honestly unless you have a party of maybe 4 or more it's too much tea. For the two of us, there was a chicken salad sandwich, a cheese something sandwich, and half of a cucumber sandwich with the crust cut off and some sparkles added with some shapes. On the top was a brownie, an apple fritter, and cupcakes. We also received two types of scones. MUCH was to be desired with each of these things. The fritter and brownie were dry, and I'm not into brightly dyed foods so I did not want to try the cupcakes as it was not appealing to me. Nothing exceptionally stood out to me in terms of flavor, everything was fairly plain. I'm telling you all of this because I personally do not believe it was worth the price. 3 sandwiches, 2 baby scones, and desserts that didn't have much quality to them, and 3 sets of tea. Our total for everything for two people was $100 and some change. If I'm spending this much on something I would expect the quality to be a lot better, but this fell short of my expectations both on the food side and the server side. The server we had was alright, she told us to order 3 teas out of the blue. I was reading the menu but she took it out of my hands, as she said that we had already requested the afternoon tea. No explanation of what was to come nor if there was a food preference or food allergy. I ended up not eating 3 of the items we received out of my personal preference for taste. And I did not appreciate that she pulled the menu out of my hands. As we were sitting there for perhaps an hour and a half, she checked on us maybe twice. But what I did not appreciate was that my significant other came in, did not want to interrupt my conversation so asked our server if he could sit at the bar and order a tea or how he was supposed to order. But she just responded with "Huh?" He tried explaining I was sitting inside and was waiting for me, and she didn't understand what he was saying so she told him to sit outside and wait. I wasn't aware of their interaction, I was only aware after I turned around and saw him sitting outside by himself. I told him to come inside to sit with us. She apologized for the misunderstanding but it was something that was easily avoidable if she had just asked further or for clarification. I will not come here again. read more

Great to order for a baby shower. The pimento cheese sandwiches were the bomb. Desserts especially the lemon squares were great. Really good spot for high tea! read more

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We ordered tea and treats to go. Everything was beautiful and I would love to go in person. The only thing I didn't like was the clotted cream as it had no flavor what so ever. read more

I took my niece here for Afternoon High Tea. We both really enjoyed it. There was a cute plate on the table with my name on it which signified our reserved table. Since this was our first time here, the server went over the tea menu and selections with us. There was so many to choose from. We had the choice of 3 bottomless teas. I can not remember the names of the ones we choose, but they were colorful and good. One of the teas were blue and when you add lemon juice to it, it turned purple. We were given two scones each which was very good. I believe they were Buttermilk and Vanilla Matcha. We had clotted cream and strawberry jam to put on them. Next the server brings out the sandwiches and desserts. We had 3 sandwiches each; chicken salad, cucumber, and pb&j. I had them switch out the pimento. For desserts we each had a lemon bar, strawberry cupcake, and a brownie in a cup. The experience was highly delightful and fun. My niece really enjoyed it. The food was great. The decor was cute. They even had to go cups available so you can take the rest of your tea with you. I highly recommend this as a fun treat and something different to do. This experience is not only for kids to enjoy but for anyone of any age. read more

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Great service and delicious food. Always a good time. I'll be back again soon. Check it out! read more

McHugh Tea Room & Gifts - Afternoon tea! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

I have been going to McHugh's Tea for many years to celebrate special days like birthdays and Mother's Day. Today I had high tea reservations for my friend's birthday. The food was exceptional and our server, Nancy, provided the best service I've ever experienced. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the various teas. Her quiet presence added to the charming atmosphere of the tea room. Having high tea at McHugh's was the highlight of the day. I can't wait for the next special occasion to return. read more

McHugh Tea Room & Gifts - Happy Birthday Welcome Plate - Tea Rooms Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

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I came to this tea room with my ten year old sister. Making reservations is a little iffy, I called the day before for a 1:30 next day reservation which was accepted! But when we got there for our reservation we were not on the list. The confirmation text they had sent me was for the same time I called the previous day which didn't make sense either. Thankfully they did have our food in the back anyways so we did get to have our tea that day. The food was all super cute! The scones were definitely our favorite thing. We got the Halloween special tea so all of the food was themed to that. The three teas we ordered were Vanilla Matcha, Strawberry Kisses and Butterfly Pea. If you have children I definitely recommend these three she loved all of them. Vanilla Matcha was her favorite. read more

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Really cute lunch spot/tea place with delicious freshly made warm mini scones and lunch options. Service is slow, seemed they need more experienced wait staff and probably more help overall. Would have ordered a lot more to go if it wouldn't have taken forever. Will return! read more

Cute shop with a plethora of teas. The pastries and mini sandwiches were so cute with edible glitter sprinkled. The service was excellent. The only thing I could suggest for a high tea ambiance feel is to have sugar cubes and real honey with a cute honey sever instead of sugar packets read more

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The restaurant was beautifully decorated but it can get cramped and loud. The setup was nice. Not all sandwiches and pastries were good. The stars were the teas. Amazing! Huge variety and so flavorful. The service was lukewarm. We enjoyed ourselves. read more

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Never knew this place existed. Cute atmosphere with celebrities framed on their walls. The ambiance is super cute for get together. They have a semi private room that could fit a small party for an intimate baby shower or graduation. They have an extensive tea menu and a few food options as well. I had their Wedding Soup that had plenty of meat but little noodles. I also had their ham and cheese croissant, pretty predictable sandwich nothing special but still delicious. Wish they toasted it so the cheese was melty but a good staple to try. They cut the croutons into cute hearts. My first time trying scones as well. Delicious with cream and jam. Will definitely come back to try out more teas. read more

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The staff was very welcoming and attentive to our needs. The place was very clean and had tons of cute decor as well as loose leaf tea, and other accessories for purchase. Really wish I had time to book the afternoon tea experience, but I did a walk-in, and the food was amazing! read more

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Came here for a date with my Bestie for afternoon tea & had a pleasant experience. Service was great ! The tea was absolutely yummy. Our favorite was the Vanilla Matcha. My only complaint is that one of the sandwiches was awful, it was a cheese & something else mixture that just didn't mix well. Also, the brownies were drier than the Sahara & hard as a rock. The scones were a major hit with us. I also enjoyed that they have so many cute tea sets ! read more

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My mom loved visiting McHugh's before she moved to Longview so my brother could take better care of her. Her friend's would take her there so they could have tea and wear fancy hats and do what ladies like to do when they visit a tea room. Anything that gave my mom that feeling of being whole again was always a good thing and McHugh's did a good job of that. Spend your time surrounded by good friends and good people as you grow older, you'll find yourself to be a lot happier if you do. read more

Service was a bit slow, but warm and friendly. Three generations of us, the youngest 6 years old, and we all had a lovely time at afternoon tea. The tea, sandwiches, and baked treats were delicious. Can't wait to visit again! read more

A friend and I stopped in for some afternoon tea and lunch. Cute little spot that's located in the heart for Bellaire. Plenty of parking, and perfect outside seating. Nancy was our server and she was so patient and pleasant. I chose the BLT w/ side of fruit. The BLT was a bit hard and dry, which I expected by the appearance and the fruit had a soapy taste, I didn't like. But the vanilla matcha scones were the star of the show. I make a weekly visit for these alone. read more

We had a birthday celebration there recently. The place is very quaint and staff was super friendly. Would definitely recommend it to our friends. We felt protected because their staff was all wearing masks, and also there is a sign on the door reminding patrons to wear their masks. Their tea selections were awesome! read more

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I like the tea place, good atmosphere and service. We tried a few things. I love green tea scones.

TERRIBLE SERVICE and forced gratuity! Do not go- I had my husband accompany me for a Valentine's tea and I don't know if we upset Miriam or she was just in a foul mood- but we will never go back. read more

McHugh Tea Room & Gifts - $150+ for "bottomless" tea that was never even offered to refill and a few small snacks - Tea Rooms Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

What a nice experience. The tea room is a charming little spot with some beautiful China. I want to buy it all! The sandwiches were a little on the simple side but they were good, as were the desserts. There was a great selection of teas, some of which I haven't seen anywhere else. The scones were small but good. I do feel like there could have been more cream/jam given per table as I asked for more but it never came. The lunch food that others were ordering around us looked absolutely delicious. I will say that it was very loud inside the restaurant, it was hard to hear each other talking. But service was good and the pricing was right. Great little place! read more

McHugh Tea Room & Gifts - Afternoon tea fare - Tea Rooms Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

I was pleasantly surprised to find this place tucked behind Samurai, next to Vivaldi in Bellaire. I have lived in Bellaire for years and didn't know we had this gem, a tea shop and restaurant in our neighborhood. The food was very good and hit the spot. I had the veggie sandwich and added bacon. For tea, I had the white tea with peach. The tea and scones were amazing! Our server was very sweet and I loved everything she suggested. The ambience was very charming and quaint, perfect for lunch with friends or tea time in the afternoons. Will definitely be returning soon! read more

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wonderful scones, soup, and sandwiches AND they had the best peach iced tea I've ever had!! well worth a visit and would be a lovely place to take a friend for a special lunch read more

I visited multiple tea rooms in the Houston area since fall of 2023 searching for the perfect place for my bridal tea shower. This place won me over! My mom and I went during the Christmas Holidays and within the first 10 minutes I knew this was the place for my shower. Literally put the deposit down to hold my date before leaving. I had the option to rent the entire tea room to accommodate my party. The experience was spectacular! My family, bridal party, and guests cannot stop talking about how awesome it turned out. Our dedicated servers, Jay, and Miriam were terrific. From the moment I stepped into the tea room they were expecting me and were 100% ready to go with everything. The owner, Woody, stopped by as well to check on things which is some pretty top notch customer service. Their teamwork was great and we felt as though they were part of our event! Nancy was my event planner and she was so easy to work with. She made the event planning less stressful. I am beyond grateful to have had such a wonderful bridal shower experience. read more

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A hidden and remarkable gem tucked away near Chinatown! Ever since having high tea at Balmoral in Edinburgh, our expectations for high tea have been elevated. McHugh Tea did not disappoint and we are excited to have something like this in Houston! We went for afternoon high tea on a Saturday for our anniversary. I called the day before to make reservations over the phone and it was super easy. Parking was plentiful in front of the shop (they have a large parking lot). My husband is vegetarian so we requested that the high tea have vegetarian sandwiches. There were three types - cucumber/cream cheese, savory cheese and a vegetarian salad sandwich instead of chicken salad. The sandwiches were all yummy and the savory cheese was as authentic as it comes. It also came with two scones (a bit bigger than macarons) that were cranberry/orange and matcha. They came with clotted cream, strawberry jam and lemon curd. The scones were very light and fluffy and served warm. While I've had clotted cream and strawberry jam frequently, I have never had lemon curd and it was a pleasant combination! The small desserts were a good addition to the teas. I'm terms of the teas, they had a great selection of white, black, oolong and green teas. We picked the Silver needle (white tea), Honeysuckle Fig (oolong) and Pu-erh teas. Our waitress guided us on the order to drink the tea and it was very helpful because we enjoyed the flavors more. The Honeysuckle Fig was unanimously our favorite as it had a natural sweetener. Overall, we had a great time and plan on being back again! read more

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I tried their lemon bar and raspberry lemon bar at the Bellaire Foodie Fest. It was delicious. The crust was flakey and the lemon tasted like real lemons. I haven't tried their other foods but I would go back for lemon bars. read more

We had a lovely Mother daughter tea. It's our annual Christmas event. McHugh was able to accommodate us at the last minute, the price is reasonable $35 for high tea. The food is great. The cucumber sandwiches, lemon curd and scones are delicious. Best red velvet cupcakes I've had in a long time, moist and chocolate. We ordered three different teas and they were all amazing and bottomless.? I'm thinking a return trip to try out the strawberry cake I kept eyeing. We had so much food and dessert no room for extras. Strawberry cake hold on I'll be back. Cute place in located in strip mall , I loved all the tea themed decor. There is plenty of free parking. Bellaire, Texas has a sweet gem. read more

I used to live in Australia and drink tea all the time. I couldn't find the type of tea I used to drink in the US. So, I swapped to coffee. I love their tea a lot. Now I am back to the tea drinker. read more

This place is really cramped and cluttered. The food is okay. It's just way overpriced. I went at 2pm expecting a quiet atmosphere. It was super busy and full of commotion. I'm sure that's music to the owner's ears because they overcharging quite a bit. For this expensive experience, this restaurant should be located in a high end plaza instead of a ghetto-like strip center that's super hard to get into. One might walk in thinking they've found a hidden hole in the wall, that they might have discovered a deal in the neighborhood. They would walk out feeling lighter because their wallets and tummies are empty. read more

McHugh Tea Room & Gifts - I paid well over $100 for this. They took it upon themselves to add a 20% tip even for a party of 2. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Bellaire, Texas

Looking for a darling social activity to do with friends or kiddos? How about some afternoon tea, or high tea, or boozy tea? Before the holidays, my girlfriends and I wanted to gather for tea on a patio, and McHugh Tea offers just that. Reservations are required, and that's understandable because they provide a lovely spread. Minimum two people for tea service, and it ranges from $30 to $45, depending if you're adding wine to your experience. Service includes bites, along with up to three bottomless tea options. We started with a floral tea, followed by a banana and rum-flavored tea, ending with chai. And of course we opted for the wine. For those who love all things glitter, the food is sprinkled with it. I personally, will ask to do without it next time. And they do have vegetarian options (not vegan). They are also offering tea service to-go. And as I mentioned previously, they do have outdoor seating (though inside is really cute and cozy). Looking for a gift? They have a ton of teas to choose from, along with trinkets and sweets. Plenty of parking, and I believe it's ADA compliant, or at least wheelchair accessible. read more

Ambiance was wonderful. Staff was so nice! It was my first time there, and I'm already planning our next visit! Also Pimento cheese grilled on sourdough: DELICIOUS. Don't sleep on it. read more

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I am the first to admit that I am a novice when it comes time tea houses. However, I first visited McHugh this past fall for a professional event. I found it to be a pleasant establishment with a wide variety of teas and tea accessories available for purchase. Its comfortable interior makes for a relaxed environment. I totally didn't feel as though I needed to be on my "Ps" and "Qs". LOL What initially caught my eye is their "Butterfly" tea. What makes it so unique is its incredible, rich, blue color. When poured from the teapot it was a dark but not quite navy, blue. The coolest aspect was that after adding acid (in this case lemon) the color changed from blue to purple to fuchsia! This is all natural, the result of the acidic addition and way cool to see. I'll be honest, the tea has very little flavor and in my opinion needs the lemon wedge for taste. If you don't think this is something of interest, there are loads of tea offerings available from around the globe. The Butterfly is an Asian tea but there are standard varieties, as well as Indian teas, too. The customer service is outstanding. The owner is a delightful woman who is knowledgeable about her product. She also offers weekend Teas and cooking classes. Both require reservations and spaces fill up quickly. Don't delay. Go today! read more

Came here on a weekday for late lunch/high tea. My dining partner and I each ordered one set of the high tea - one normal and one holiday. It was wonderful to try the 6 different finger sandwiches and desserts. The desserts were so visually stunning, with sugar chunks and glitter to add to the holiday feel. The 2 scones we each got were so flakey and flavorful. The teas (3, all bottomless) were wonderful, and service was on point. Love the homey ambiance. Overall, a great experience! read more

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