This is definitely a great place to be. There were a lot of people in the evening and they were having a lot of fun. The room itself was cozy and nice. The breakfast in the cafe was great. To be honest, I loved the place, it was full of energy.
Kida R
Waitstaff weren't attentive at all. In fact, they went to other tables and served them/topped off their waters multiple times before my table was even looked at. When we told the waiter we needed a minute to decide if we wanted coffee or juice, he snatched up our cups rather aggressively and stormed off. We were then treated extremely poorly throughout the whole stay. Also, the skillet is extremely small. I've had better skillets at cheaper places. The egg Benedict wasn't the best either. All in all, everything is overpriced and I felt extremely unwelcome there.
Emily
Such a fun experience! Food and service were really good, great selection of teas, menu was set but you can swap out anything you don't want, and you can also get extras of sandwiches/scones (waiter asked us several times if we wanted any extras). There was also a harpist playing which was really lovely. Great experience, highly recommend!
Barb
Spooky Halloween Tea at the Drake was a beautiful event. The food was tasty, the service spot-on, the ambience sooo beautiful. My parents turned 90 and the server brought each a glass of champagne and special dessert. The whole afternoon was really special.
Gianina
We had a wonderful time our server and all waiting on us were great. The only reason for any star deductions was strictly for the gluten free items. Majority of them were just not that good.
Angela
Great experience! Absolutely wonderful service! I've been taking my son there since he was 12 ((now 17) and he looks forward to it each time. My son is a total city kid so I didn't think he'd go for this, but he enjoys the peaceful environment and always feels welcomed. The food and sweets are very good, but what makes this phenomenal is the atmosphere and people. We always look forward to returning!
Absolutely wonderful experience. The offerings of food were excellent! The tea was delicious, and the service exceeded expectations. The ambience was so serene and sophisticated. I would visit again for the afternoon tea!
David
We have made a tradition - my daughter-in-law, my granddaughter (now 9) and I, to have tea here. Excellent tea selection, good treats, but what makes it truly special are the servers. They treat Miss Lily with respect, are friendly, helpful, and just plain charming.
Lisa
This is a beautiful experience I highly recommend doing at least once if you can. I went with friends to celebrate my birthday as it had been on my bucket list for a while. It exceeded expectations as the staff was amazing and truly elevated the experience. There are so many photo worthy surroundings, so make sure to capture it. High tea was both elegant and comfortable. The tea and small bites were delicious and the cocktails were strong. I would definitely go again.
Mark
An absolutely lovely experience. The ambience and service were outstanding! The tea service was delicious and generous enough that we couldn't finish. Looking for an opportunity to return!
Not my cup of tea? We tried this formal afternoon tea ceremony as I have never experienced same. Perhaps the whole experience is simply not for me. While the wait staff were wonderfully communicative I really never felt like the food, ambiance or tea were much to write home about. Especially when considering the cost of the venture I will definitely never repeat.
Jamie Petch
Overpriced, bad food. Over $20 for porridge that looked like prison food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Carol
Our server Christine was excellent, cheerful and attentive. Please let her know we appreciated her. The teas were very good. The sandwiches were very disappointing, the bread on all was stale and dry. One would think that, given the relatively small number of guests, these could be freshly made on soft fresh bread. Or covered with a damp paper towel and refrigerated until use. That is how we have always done it. This is the reason for the 3 star rating. Harpist was excellent!
kris
Still beautiful after all these years! They take pride in giving you the experience you're looking for. We requested a certain server, a certain place to sit, and had a dietary restriction. All of these were met with smiles and accommodated us perfectly!!! Both the host and hostess were genuinely pleasant and our server Christine was thoughtful and as nice as could be! Thank you! We will see you next August for our special Mother/Daughter tea!?
Tiffany
A little disappointed went to celebrate birthday. Manager came over and asked whose birthday, put a little birthday sign on table. Was expecting a treat with candle and did not receive one
This is definitely a great place to be. There were a lot of people in the evening and they were having a lot of fun. The room itself was cozy and nice. The breakfast in the cafe was great. To be honest, I loved the place, it was full of energy.
Waitstaff weren't attentive at all. In fact, they went to other tables and served them/topped off their waters multiple times before my table was even looked at. When we told the waiter we needed a minute to decide if we wanted coffee or juice, he snatched up our cups rather aggressively and stormed off. We were then treated extremely poorly throughout the whole stay. Also, the skillet is extremely small. I've had better skillets at cheaper places. The egg Benedict wasn't the best either. All in all, everything is overpriced and I felt extremely unwelcome there.
Such a fun experience! Food and service were really good, great selection of teas, menu was set but you can swap out anything you don't want, and you can also get extras of sandwiches/scones (waiter asked us several times if we wanted any extras). There was also a harpist playing which was really lovely. Great experience, highly recommend!
Spooky Halloween Tea at the Drake was a beautiful event. The food was tasty, the service spot-on, the ambience sooo beautiful. My parents turned 90 and the server brought each a glass of champagne and special dessert. The whole afternoon was really special.
We had a wonderful time our server and all waiting on us were great. The only reason for any star deductions was strictly for the gluten free items. Majority of them were just not that good.
Great experience! Absolutely wonderful service! I've been taking my son there since he was 12 ((now 17) and he looks forward to it each time. My son is a total city kid so I didn't think he'd go for this, but he enjoys the peaceful environment and always feels welcomed. The food and sweets are very good, but what makes this phenomenal is the atmosphere and people. We always look forward to returning!
Absolutely wonderful experience. The offerings of food were excellent! The tea was delicious, and the service exceeded expectations. The ambience was so serene and sophisticated. I would visit again for the afternoon tea!
We have made a tradition - my daughter-in-law, my granddaughter (now 9) and I, to have tea here. Excellent tea selection, good treats, but what makes it truly special are the servers. They treat Miss Lily with respect, are friendly, helpful, and just plain charming.
This is a beautiful experience I highly recommend doing at least once if you can. I went with friends to celebrate my birthday as it had been on my bucket list for a while. It exceeded expectations as the staff was amazing and truly elevated the experience. There are so many photo worthy surroundings, so make sure to capture it. High tea was both elegant and comfortable. The tea and small bites were delicious and the cocktails were strong. I would definitely go again.
An absolutely lovely experience. The ambience and service were outstanding! The tea service was delicious and generous enough that we couldn't finish. Looking for an opportunity to return!
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Not my cup of tea? We tried this formal afternoon tea ceremony as I have never experienced same. Perhaps the whole experience is simply not for me. While the wait staff were wonderfully communicative I really never felt like the food, ambiance or tea were much to write home about. Especially when considering the cost of the venture I will definitely never repeat.
Overpriced, bad food. Over $20 for porridge that looked like prison food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Our server Christine was excellent, cheerful and attentive. Please let her know we appreciated her. The teas were very good. The sandwiches were very disappointing, the bread on all was stale and dry. One would think that, given the relatively small number of guests, these could be freshly made on soft fresh bread. Or covered with a damp paper towel and refrigerated until use. That is how we have always done it. This is the reason for the 3 star rating. Harpist was excellent!
Still beautiful after all these years! They take pride in giving you the experience you're looking for. We requested a certain server, a certain place to sit, and had a dietary restriction. All of these were met with smiles and accommodated us perfectly!!! Both the host and hostess were genuinely pleasant and our server Christine was thoughtful and as nice as could be! Thank you! We will see you next August for our special Mother/Daughter tea!?
A little disappointed went to celebrate birthday. Manager came over and asked whose birthday, put a little birthday sign on table. Was expecting a treat with candle and did not receive one
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