Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in U Village / U District

Delicious food! Service a lil slow, tasty drinks pretty restaurant outdoor seating available. And they have AC!

Best tea in town. Fun that you can have your choice of tea by the cup and try different types of teas. Food is by far the best! We’ve been to every tea in the greater Seattle area and each dish is so carefully thought of and made. Always tasty and so creative. In the summer the windows/doors are open so there can be some noise from the traffic but for our loud group that didn’t bother us. Can’t wait to go back and see what’s on the menu.

The ambiance was wonderful. Smaller, quiet spaces. Very pleasant and befitting an afternoon tea experience. The option of a vegan menu was very much appreciated AND the vegan food was excellent. David, our server, was personable, fun and knowledgeable about the tea and the food. Service was attentive without being interruptive. We will plan for another afternoon tea at the Fairmont Olympic the next time we are in Seattle.

Great place for afternoon tea! The place is very cute and cozy, and all of the food and teas were delicious. They were very accommodating of allergies and dietary restrictions as well. A delightful and unpretentious afternoon tea experience!

What a delightful find Paisley's Tea Room is! We made a trip to Issaquah to visit the Cougar Mountain Zoo, which was also new to us, and a wonderful experience as well, and decided to try Paisley's afternoon English-style high tea service. Having been to several high tea's in England and Canada, Paisley's Tea Room is just as wonderful as the English-style teas we have loved. The beautiful decorations are the first impact followed by a counter of delicious bakery goods. A cozy nook provided privacy and a cozy atmosphere. The service was superb, with great explanations of what is offered, as well as descriptions of the wide array of teas. You get a full teapot per person, with refills included. The 3-tier tray of beautifully displayed and delicious finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and lemon curd along with beautiful fresh fruit as well; followed by the lime and blackberry cupcake, a little vanilla tart, and an English bread pudding, were serious temptations, which were enjoyed to the last crumbs. What a fun experience that we'll be back to enjoy again. Thank you!