• Introduction

• Hotel afternoon tea

• Drake Hotel



The Drake Hotel
The Palm Court
140 East Walton Place, Chicago, Illinois

phone: 312.787.2200
web: www.thedrakehotel.com
hours: Afternoon tea is served daily — Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.; Holiday
season (from Thanksgiving to New Years Day) from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Reservations are accepted for groups of eight or more.
Tea at the Drake is popular for bridal and baby showers.

When people think of afternoon tea in Chicago, many first think of the Drake. After all, the hotel is one of the oldest and most elegant hotels in the city. Situated on North Michigan Avenue and across from the Oak Street Beach, the Drake epitomizes the elegance of the Magnificient Mile. And its afternoon tea doesn't disappoint. It is served in the Palm Court on tables and couches surrounding a fountain and is often accompanied by a classical harpist. Darker and more intimate than other hotels that serve afternoon tea in Chicago, the Drake is particularly festive during the winter holidays.

Afternoon tea costs $35.70, including tax and gratuity. The tea service comprises finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones. The Drake has a large assortment of loose-leaf teas, including black, green, herbal, and blends. A children’s menu is available for little ones aged 7 and under.

The service is generally fine. They didn't accommodate vegetarians as well as some other hotels. Instead of appetizing meat-free alternatives, they simply provide extra cucumber sandwiches. The staff was good with wheelchair assistance, though. Private parties are not held in a separate room, but in the main area of the Palm Court.