Pinkies up, Chattanooga. We love a cup of steeped goodness, which got us thinking about places across our city and in the surrounding areas where you can enjoy an afternoon tea — complete with treats and a soothing ambiance.
Six Little Teacups Bakery and Sweets
Along with serving up a range of bakery items, this spot offers creamy dessert + afternoon, high, and petite tea party options. Bonus: You can also book a tea party to-go if you want to host at another location.
Spice Trail
Enjoy a warm cup of tea with your meal or choose from an assortment of herbal, black, and green teas you can purchase to brew at home. Pro tip: We recommend the Golden Masala chai tea.
Have a cup of tea while learning historical facts during a train ride.
Photo by @tenn_valley_rr
The Homefront Tea Room
Enjoy your tea in the upstairs viewing room of the Grand Junction Depot, and then take a nostalgic 65-minute train ride through the Tennessee Valley. Along with a selection of teas, this season’s menu includes scones, deviled eggs, chicken salad, soups, and a variety of sweet treats.
Genesis House of Tea
Book an afternoon tea session to enjoy sweets, savories, and a luxury tea selection. Tea time is held in the historic Dent House, which was built in ~1854 + is the last standing antebellum home in Chattanooga.
The Scarlett Room’s decor is inspired by Scarlett O’Hara from “Gone with the Wind.”
Photo by @mountain_oaks_manor
Mountain Oaks Tea Room
Located in nearby Ooltewah, Mountain Oaks Manor has several Victorian-style tea rooms in its mansion. Afternoon tea includes a bowl of house-made soup, the chef’s choice three-tier presentation of petite sandwiches, scones, teas, and more.
Bonus: Did you know that the world’s largest collection of teapots is located in Trenton, TN? If you’re up for a road trip, the Trenton Teapot Museum is home to several million dollars worth of antique and collectible teapots. Admission to the museum is free if you want to check out the collection for yourself.
