London Tea Room - "That Random Authentic British Tea Island In Your Little-Known Neighborhood located in non-British South City St. Louis".
Bullshit.
It was a Saturday afternoon when my friend messaged me, inviting me for Sunday High-Tea (that's afternoon tea in Sophisticated). I replied "Cute. I'll go get my dress and meet you at McDonalds." He replied "Very cute. No, there is a place in Tower Grove where they serve afternoon tea in the same British-style we had in Canada. I will send you the address."
Hence "Bullshit" at the beginning of my post. I did not believe this place existed in my city of St. Louis, known for its Italian food and French namesake though lack thereof Frenchiness.
Let's begin with me being surprised. Even impressed. The front is a normal cafe/bakery-style layout with chairs and tables; the Union Jack appears anywhere your eyes moved. The staff was friendly and quick, we told a host that we arrived for Afternoon Tea. She whisked us to the back open-room where bright blue and white colors covered the walls. We sat down and were given our tea options, two pots per person. Did I mention the waitress was actually British (or had an incredible ability to fool this guy and his two friends)? After the teas were brought to the table, the little snacks and pastries arrived in the center of the table: cucumber sandwiches, salmon, chicken croissants, and scones and fruit pastries. For a $35 experience it was not too shabby, especially for St. Louis.
This island of quality tea is located south of Tower Grove Park on Morgan Ford, fairly close to South Grand which is known for its assortment of Thai and Vietnamese restaurants along with other cafes and breakfast spots.
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