Queen Mary Tea Room

About the Business

Specialties

One of the oldest independent Tea Room in America. Treasured memories are made at Seattle's Queen Mary Tearoom, where healthful teas, delicious meals, and mouthwatering desserts are savored. Once inside, guests are intimately surrounded by Victorian elegance. The ambiance is accented with English bone china, delicate lace, and rich wainscoting. There are generous helpings of authentic British cuisine, the solace of good friends, the warmth of beautiful full leaf teas from around the world, and shelter from that occasional Seattle rain shower. Queen Mary Tea is the destination for so many occasions: birthdays, baby showers, or just a place to take someone for something special. Visitors from around the world enjoy a nice afternoon tea and can also shop the Tea Emporium located right across the street.

History

Established in 1988.

"Queen" Mary Greengo started Queen Mary Tea in 1988. She wanted to provide a place where people of all ages could get high-quality tea and food in the traditional manner of English tea parties. "I want people to feel warm and welcomed here, not stuffy," she said. "I want them to feel like they are coming into my home." Customers have long been requested that she open another Queen Mary Tea Room elsewhere. The request inspired the Queen to launch Tea Queens. Now customers can be self-made royalty and host an afternoon tea experience at home.