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Akwaaba Tea Salon, Philadelphia, PA

Akwaaba Tea Salon

5.0
5
68 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00

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Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Whether you come cute with your girls, make it a date with your mate, visit as a mommy-daughter duo or take time just for you, Akwaaba Tea Salon & Event Space offers 90 minutes of pure indulgence in a sophisticated sanctuary. Here’s where you can take a breath while you take a sip of fine, loose-leaf teas and experience a cultural spin on traditional English High Tea fare. Think deviled eggs with a chunk of Southern-fried chicken instead of egg salad finger sandwiches. And homemade peach cobbler and banana pudding upstage macaroons every time! Oh, and did we mention the live jazz music at our 1 pm Sunday seating?!

Akwaaba Tea Salon and Event Space is the latest hospitality experience from Monique Greenwood, the former Essence magazine editor-in-chief who took the lodging industry by storm with the 1995 launch of her award-winning Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, one of which is in Philadelphia, right down the street from the new tea salon and event space.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cafe Dining, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    (866) 466-3855
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a birthday or anniversary, a baby or bridal shower, a graduation or retirement, or a retreat, we can help you curate a private event on our second level. Window seats, original wood floors and modern chandeliers are the backdrop for your fun! We’ll cater or offer just the space. 40 guests upstairs (75 with 1st-floor tearoom).
  • Area
    West Philadelphia
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Lancaster Ave. and Baring St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan

Experiences

  • The Baring - High Tea Menu

    US$48.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for your 90-minute experience while sipping your choice of tea, and delighting in your meal. A Proper Pot of Tea Select from our specialty black, herbal and oolong teas from Brooklyn Tea Company Seasonal Scones A homemade, rotating array served with clotted cream and lemon curd The Multi-tiered Tray An assortment of four savories and four sweets, with a bent toward the South more than an eye toward England.
    The Baring - High Tea Menu photo
  • The Lancaster - High Tea Menu

    US$56.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for your 90-minute experience while sipping your choice of tea, and delighting in your meal. A Proper Pot of Tea Select from our specialty black, herbal and oolong teas from Brooklyn Tea Company Seasonal Scones A homemade, rotating array served with clotted cream and lemon curd Soup and Salad A duo of mixed field greens tossed with homemade herb dressing, served with the chef’s soup of the day **Soup may be substituted with homemade quiche June-September The Multi-tiered Tray An assortment of four savories and four sweets, with a bent toward the South more than an eye toward England
    The Lancaster - High Tea Menu photo
  • The Lancaster - High Tea and Live Music

    US$66.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. for your 90-minute experience while listening to live music played on our vintage piano, sipping your choice of tea, and delighting in your meal. A Proper Pot of Tea Select from our specialty black, herbal and oolong teas from Brooklyn Tea Company Seasonal Scones A homemade, rotating array served with clotted cream and lemon curd Soup and Salad A duo of mixed field greens tossed with homemade herb dressing, served with the chef’s soup of the day **Soup may be substituted with homemade quiche June-September The Multi-tiered Tray An assortment of four savories and four sweets, with a bent toward the South more than an eye toward England
    The Lancaster - High Tea and Live Music photo

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Best Value

  • Philadelphia

    Good for groups

  • Philadelphia

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Akwaaba Tea Salon offers a "wonderful experience" with its elegant decor, "delicious food," and impeccable service. Situated in a historic setting, it provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for special occasions or a delightful afternoon tea. Guests praise the "warm and welcoming staff" and the "fantastic tea selection."
68 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best Tea experience I've ever had. From the time you walk in the door you are treated like royalty. Our server was attentive and did an awesome job of presenting the tea selection. Our scones came out warm and baked to perfection, then our tomato soup was packed with flavor paired with a refreshing side salad. Our main tower had our sandwiches and desserts. Each dish was perfectly seasoned and it was more than enough to fill your belly and had dessert to take home. I would definitely come back and do it all over again. I forgot to mention the pianist who played modern music Bridgerton style which took our experience to the next level ! Akwaaba means welcome home and I felt like I was home. Thank You to Monique and her amazing staff.

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  2. megan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful experience. The tea was so flavorful and high end. The food was so fantastic. Everyone was so welcoming and warm. The piano only added to the charming atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone looking to do high tea.

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  3. Shanell

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful day out! Enjoyed the selection of teas and the food being coursed out was very nice. Highly recommend for an upscale outing.

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  4. Barbara

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my sister’s birthday (all 3 of us are seniors). We were soooo impressed with ambience, service, food, music, table setting ) china, silverware), our hostage ( can’t say enough…absolutely a sweetheart), felt so proud about the entire experience as African-American women, the other visitors were also impressed, so respectful , loved the pictures, we took so many pics while enjoying everything, we have already spread our experience with women ! Again thank you for such an unforgettable experience! “Kudos” 🌺 Barb Hart ps: even the bathroom was impressive !

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  5. Elisabeth

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely space, courteous staff, delicious food. I will definitely be returning with friends and family to this beautiful tea room

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  6. S

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. The service staff was amazing and the food was GREAT! We can’t wait to visit again!

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  7. Laurel

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience enjoyed by all my guests. All tea sampled was delicious

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  8. Leah C

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Akwaaba Tea Salon is within a beautiful, historic building that was easy to get to get to for us out-of-towners. Inside, the light shown through on us and the beautiful, historical images of beautiful people on the walls, as we sipped on delicious tea, scarfed down delicious salad and soup, and then plates of delicious sweets and savory treats. The warm and welcoming staff doted on us, ensuring we were comfortable and had what we needed, as our group enjoyed each other's company. To see the other guests, dressed to the nines, talking and laughing and engaging with each other added to the wonderful energy that we felt throughout the beautiful experience.

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  9. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a last minute addition to this year’s holiday celebrations, I decided to treat my daughter to high tea at the Akwaaba Tea Salon! We both had been wanting to visit the Tea Salon and what better time than the present for an impromptu visit! I’m so glad I did! We had such a lovely time at high tea! We were warmly greeted by the hostess, and although we were a bit early, we were promptly seated at a quaint table. Our lovely server, Mekhia(? sorry if I spelled her name incorrectly)explained the different types of tea selections and let us know how the afternoon would unfold. Absolutely everything about our time at the Tea Salon was great! The tea was flavorful and soothing and the food from the scones to the petit sandwiches and desserts were delicious! And the entire staff we interacted with were lovely. At first I wasn’t sure what to think about prepaying, but when were finished and had spent a good time leisurely chatting(90 minutes is actually longer than I thought it was), I actually loved that the whole “check please” was eliminated. And although the gratuity was included in the prepayment, I left an extra small tip because we really did have a lovely time! Looking forward to visiting the Tea Salon again soon.

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  10. Lanna

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High tea excellence! Wonderful tea selection, great tea tray selection. Service impeccable.

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Akwaaba Tea Salon is rated 5 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Akwaaba Tea Salon

3811 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2305

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Lancaster Ave. and Baring St.
  • Area
    West Philadelphia
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cafe Dining, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (866) 466-3855
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a birthday or anniversary, a baby or bridal shower, a graduation or retirement, or a retreat, we can help you curate a private event on our second level. Window seats, original wood floors and modern chandeliers are the backdrop for your fun! We’ll cater or offer just the space. 40 guests upstairs (75 with 1st-floor tearoom).
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