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    The Vintage Tea & Cake

    4.0 (43 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Afternoon Tea Prefix Menu, we ate some before I was able to take the photo though
    Kim P.

    So adorable, I've never gone to a place to do an afternoon tea before, and enjoyed the experience. The space is basically one room though, so it can get a bit noisy with people chatting and servers shuffling tables around. The prefix menu includes a full pot of tea for each person, tea sandwiches and sweets for only $30. Compared to other tea services, this is a pretty reasonable price! Their prefix menu does change, but they offer bother standard and a vegetarian options. Vintage Tea has a couple of other locations that I'm curious to try out, since the atmosphere seems different at each location. The only comment I have was that I felt quite rushed even though service was quick, and would have liked to enjoy my time more. (Within their allotted time)

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    Julie W.

    The vibe and decorations of the place were great, definitely enjoyed the vintage feel. Just wish service were a little better as this was our first time, when we went in, there was no indication of what to do and we had to seek out a waitress in order to ask despite having reservations. The tea quality was not great, opening the pots revealed a singular teabag per pot for the sencha (watered down) and Buckingham palace, which we had actually ordered the Garden Party (and sencha). Since the waitress never came back, we never got the chance to swap it. My mother is definitely a tea connoisseur and it's sad to see a tea place skimping on tea quality. The little snacks were good and I enjoyed most of them, received a mint white chocolate which upon asking the waitress, she revealed we received because they ran out of milk chocolate. Just felt like a lot of the items pastry wise were not fresh/from somewhere else which is fine but nothing to write home about. This place felt very presentational over actual quality of items. Not bad, nothing special but big ups to the place for the cool decorations.

    We held our daughter's bridal shower here and it was absolutely wonderful! The tea towers were full of yummy delights and the tea and prosecco were plentiful! The ambiance was quaintly feminine...perfect for a medium sized shower. Because of the beautiful set up very little was needed in additional decorations. The staff were attentive and service was exceptional! Cannot recommend highly enough!!!

    Bea T.

    Super cute tea room, and very cozy too! It's a very quaint. We have vintage tea cups and tea pots that were not matched, but they were original and very beautiful. They also presented our traditional tea sandwiches and scones tastefully. All were yummy. Loved my Rooibos tea. The location is in a suburban neighborhood setting. It's not pretentious or overly formal but if you wanna have a nice afternoon tea with friends, this is a really great option. $30 is very reasonable per person. I found it interesting that they didn't really serve tea at 3 PM onward when typically teatime is really around 4pm.

    Conrad L.

    A wonderful afternoon tea experience at a reasonable price. Charming tea room offering both traditional and vegetarian options along with a diverse selection of teas.

    Afternoon tea, October 2024 edition
    Sally B.

    Exactly what you'd expect for a $30 per person tea! Went with a party of 3, we all got the non-vegetarian version (but nice to see they had options). Came with 4 sandwich pieces, 3 pastries, and 2 desserts, so 9 pieces total, plus a very large pot of tea each. I thought the pastries were good but the sandwich portions were pretty small. There were large parties on either side of us which made the scene festive but also a tad loud. Still, we had a nice festive, comfortable, and tasty afternoon out on a decent budget. Bonus points for affordable parking nearby!

    The tea menu with their delightfully mismatched china / Nov 2023
    Emily L.

    The Tall Man and I went to Vintage Tea for our anniversary. It was our first time there, and I was excited to try an affordable afternoon tea in the near suburbs that could accommodate my dietary restrictions (gluten and dairy intolerances). The service and interactions with the owner made this place a gem, while the food options are more expansive elsewhere. The tea room is in a light filled dining room on the first floor of a renovated house. It's cozy and feels more intimate and casual than other tea places downtown. On a Friday afternoon it was about half full with a quiet chatter. The owner is lovely and conscientious. Making reservations was pretty easy. We emailed back and forth to clarify my dietary restrictions, and I very much appreciated her responsiveness. It was great to meet her in person as well. The tea selection was pretty good. We got some classic black teas (Scottish and Irish breakfast/afternoon) that paired well with milk. We each received full pots and got extra hot water, too. Love that they brought me oatmilk! Since I had noted that cross contamination isn't an issue for me, my food was served alongside the Tall Man's gluten-filled items (but let them know if you need things separated). We each had 1.5 tiers of food on the stand, but not the same amount: I was given three sandwiches while he was given four, and I had four different sweets while he had five. I understand that they aren't able to make GF/DF versions of each item (very time consuming!), but I would have appreciated the same amount of food even if there were duplicates. I'll first say that the regular menu items were all quite good. The Tall Man enjoyed them thoroughly (I can't remember all the varieties) and was able to ask for seconds of his favorite items. My sandwiches were decent (cucumber and vegan cream cheese; fig jam and vegan cheese; and hummus). The sweets were fine but not too memorable. They were mostly various cookies (linzer, ginger, and another) that could have been store bought. There was also a chocolate cake that was rather dense and would have benefited from cream or frosting. The server apologized that they didn't have a scone for me, but I wasn't surprised since scones are rarely available GF/DF. All in all, we had a good experience, mostly due to the service. If you had a group without dietary restrictions, I would very much recommend coming here, especially to support a local business. As for me, I think I would pay extra money to go to the Boston Public Library or one of the downtown hotels for a more complete food experience.

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    Makani S.

    It was like stepping into Bridgerton! The decor is exquisite and beautiful with tapestries on the walls, even the tea sets are like delicate pieces of art. A beautiful airy sun filled room. The menu is set with a vegetarian option. Only downside is you are allowed to choose only one tea flavor which I found odd since there are so many to choose from I would have loved to try multiple selections and pay for it if it was available. There is also a bubbly drink menu. The food was mostly chocolates and sweet treats but very tasty and fun to try. The entrance is a bit hidden but parking is free on Sundays. We saw multiple families come in while we were there and overall peaceful atmosphere and not loud at all when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend making a reservation in advance as this place is popular.

    One adult tea, one child tea
    Chrissy L.

    If you love the idea of an English afternoon tea and don't want to break the bank, this gets the job done. The food is good and the tea selection amazing. They have a kids' tea menu which my daughter loved and has simpler, more kid-friendly fare, and has choice of non-caffeinated beverage options. Fairly priced, unlike the places downtown which have become unreasonably expensive for marginally better food. Perfect for a mother/daughter date or birthday tea with girlfriends. Friendly service. Easy to get to location with plenty of metered parking. Highly recommend!

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    Tommy H.

    A lovely place to spend a time sipping tea and indulging on pasties. Such a wonderful treat and addition to the area. The decor is inviting and tasteful, the owner very friendly and attentive. It's such a joy to feel relaxed and able to spend 90 minutes enjoying a high-tea experience. Food is light and delicious. Unique-something a coffee shop or restaurant can't offer. Just perfect!

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    A tradition and beautiful tea room with welcoming staff. Delicious cakes and food. Highly recommended!

    Rachele O.

    I love the atmosphere! Everything was soo cute and very girlie. The tea was good and the mini sandwiches and desserts were good would come back again!

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    Perfectly trimmed sandwiches and delicately baked pastries. A lovely way to spend the afternoon!

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    Wonderful spot for tea! Cute space, eclectic China, and great service. And it's super affordable. We had a wonderful time here.

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