Frequently Asked Questions
Are reservations required?
No, reservations are not required but we will honor your reservation if you choose to place one. It is always a good idea to have a reservation on Saturday because we often book parties that fill rooms entirely or meet the requirements for a private room. This leaves limited available seating. We regret that we cannot guarantee that we will always have availability.
Do you serve high tea at specific times only?
No, we serve high tea any time of the day. It is our goal to be as accommodating as possible so that you can experience high tea at your leisure.
Do you offer anything other than high tea?
We delight in offering you a full soup, salad, sandwich and dessert menu as well as high tea.
Do you only serve tea as a beverage?
We offer a variety of soft drinks, our special Strawberry Lemonade, pink lemonade, coffees and decadent hot chocolate as well as iced or hot tea.
Do you have to drink the tea of the day?
You can enjoy any of our over 50 hot and iced teas daily. We are pleased to help select a tea that best suits your tastes.
Are we permitted to bring alcohol to The Tea Cup?
At this time we do not have a liquor license and alcohol is not permitted. We may consider adding this to our services in the future.
What are the requirements for having a room privately?
Our two smaller rooms seat 14-16 but can be reserved privately with a minimum of 10 guests who will be ordering. Our larger room seats 40 and can be reserved privately with a minimum of 25 guests who will be ordering.
What if I want a room privately but do not have the minimum number of guests?
You have three good choices. a.) If you are close to having the minimum number met, just order food for the minimum and have your party choices boxed up to take home. b.) You are welcome to pay $10.00 per “empty seat” charge to reach the minimum number per room. c.) We can always schedule your event at a less busy time when you will most likely have the room to yourself.
Can I reserve the whole house for an event?
Yes, this option is great for showers, birthday celebrations, office parties, anniversary celebrations, rehearsal dinners, bereavement gatherings and church fellowship gatherings.
Are you willing to open outside your normal business hours?
Yes, we are delighted to accommodate your party or event outside our normal business hours, provided you meet the minimums. The only day we will not open is Sunday.
What are your most popular party menu items?
Our Pink Diamond High Tea, English Garden High Tea, Secret Garden Du Jour and our Brunch in the Garden are our most popular party menu items.
What is the minimum age for children?
Children of any age are welcome at The Tea Cup Tea Room. We ask that our parents be conscious of other guests in the tea room who wish to enjoy their experience as well. We have two great options for our youngsters, our Little Sug’s (short for sugar) High Tea and our Lady Bug’s Lunch, complete with kid friendly choices.
Can I bring a cake and is there a charge if I do?
Yes, you are welcome to bring a commercially made cake or our pastry chef will be happy to create the cake of your dreams. Our high teas and many of our luncheon options have dessert included. If you choose to bring you own cake be sure to bring paper plates and plastic forks; we will be happy to serve it for you at no charge. If you prefer to use our china and flatware, there is a $1.00 per person cutting fee.
Do many men come to The Tea Cup?
The majority of our guests are women however when men join us for lunch they usually return on a regular basis. Like they say, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” We do our best to win over the hearts and stomachs of our male guests.
