Mary Cassatt Tea Room - Philadelphia

I had afternoon tea with my husband here for my birthday and they knocked the experience OUT OF THE PARK!! From the moment I walked in the door, it felt like being in paradise. Elegantly decorated, a beautiful woman playing the harp in the tea room, impeccable service, and beautiful and delicious savories and sweets. They made my special day so incredibly special!! If you're a fan of afternoon tea, DEFINITELY make yourself a reservation!! Also, try the butterfly pea flower tea!! It's delicious and it's blue!!

Gorgeous tea service. Outstanding staff, great selection of teas for every palate. Savories and sweets were beautiful, clever, and delicious. They accommodated my vegetarian son graciously. The harpist was the perfect touch.

This place was just lovely. I had a wonderful time going here with my neighbors and would absolutely go back. It is expensive but I really enjoyed the experience and felt it was well worth it. There was a beautiful harp being played in the background which added tranquillity. Service was excellent and they made you feel special.The food was yummy and filling. My favorite part was the dessert (of course). I forget which tea I ordered but I really loved it. My friends also had a great time. There's just something about dressing up and going for afternoon tea that is so enjoyable.

My two girlfriends and I had Afternoon Tea at the Rittenhouse on Sunday and we could not have enjoyed our experience more! The atmosphere was lovely, as the courtyard was in full bloom on such a beautiful day. The staff was extremely accommodating and paid close attention to our food allergies. My one friend is pregnant and cannot have smoked meats/fish, so they prepared her own plate with similar sandwiches. I have a soy allergy, which is included in most chocolates, so the kitchen prepared special desserts just for me. All of the food was delicious! We had such a wonderful time and all agreed that we need to come back to do it again!

The cappuccino is so rich even with soy milk! There is a crowd here, but still half of these people are working on their laptops. Good mix of social and getting down to work. The lighting is pretty dim but that doesn't seem to bother anyone here. Only thing is that I wish there was more seating..