10 Charming Pittsburgh Tea Rooms Perfect for Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Pittsburgh by having tea with the queen—that is, Mom.
This Mother’s Day, treat the mom in your life with—or drop a hint to your family about—an elaborate afternoon tea service at one of the many tea rooms in Greater Pittsburgh. Afternoon tea, also often referred to as high tea, is an English tradition that makes a social occasion of enjoying tea and fancy fare like finger sandwiches, scones, sweet treats, and other light snacks. Pittsburgh is home to a number of tea rooms, restaurants, and cafés that serve afternoon tea, either daily or for special occasions like Mother’s Day, which in 2025 will be celebrated on May 11.
Reservations are required for most tea services, so book early to ensure this Mother’s Day will be filled with some of the finer things in life.
1. The Inn on Negley – Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)
The Inn on Negley is a bed and breakfast in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood. The inn, operating out of a historic home, also has a restaurant that hosts one of the city’s most popular high tea services.
Held on the outdoor patio or in one of the inn’s Victorian-styled dining rooms, the tea service is elegant yet cozy and relies on locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes weekly to reflect the season, and the inn is also usually able to accommodate different dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Adult guests pay $45; the children’s tea service is $20.
Due to the popularity of the inn’s high tea, reservations are required, and we recommend having a backup date in mind, especially if you’re planning for Mother’s Day.
2. Saxonburg Tearoom on Main – Saxonburg (Butler County)
Saxonburg Tearoom on Main is nestled in the charming town of Saxonburg, roughly 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh in Butler County. Located in Saxonburg’s historic district, the tea room occupies a building that dates from 1880 and is surrounded by quaint shops along Main Street—the trappings of a lovely day out with mom.
The traditional English afternoon tea offers tea sandwiches, scones, dessert, and of course, an abundant selection of tea. Seatings are $38 for adults and $22 for children, and you can make reservations online.
3. Revival on Lincoln – Bellevue (Allegheny County)
Revival on Lincoln, located just 10 minutes from the city proper in Bellevue, regularly hosts special afternoon tea events, and this spring, the restaurant is hosting a “royal” tea service in celebration of Mother’s Day. The afternoon tea will take place on Saturday, May 10 (the day before Mother’s Day) and features a curated menu for $59 per person. You’ll be welcomed with a mint limeade prosecco before you transition to artisanal tea and a selection of substantial sandwiches, assorted scones, and ultimately dessert.
Revival can accommodate dietary restrictions if notified in advance. Reservations are required and can be made online or by phone.
4. The Terrace Room at the Omni William Penn – Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)
The Terrace Room at the Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh offers a luxurious retreat from the humdrum of everyday life. The Terrace Room is more than 100 years old, and the restaurant’s original crown molding and mahogany woodwork make its afternoon tea service a sophisticated affair.
The traditional afternoon tea, served on both Saturdays and Sundays, features a bounty of finger sandwiches, sweet scones, desserts, and, of course, a variety of artisan teas. Adults pay $55 while children are served a separate menu—with peanut butter and jelly finger sandwiches and hot chocolate—for $23. Call for reservations.
5. Spirits & Tales – Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)
Spirits & Tales is a French-inspired restaurant located at the top of the Oakland neighborhood’s upscale Oaklander Hotel.
While each day the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every Sunday—including Mother’s Day—Spirits & Tales hosts an afternoon tea service with tea sandwiches, sweet treats, and a selection of specialty tea. You’ll enjoy the spread alongside a lovely rooftop view.
Adults are $30 while children are $20. You can make reservations on OpenTable.
6. Uniquely Yours Tea Room – Hickory (Washington County)
Uniquely Yours Tea Room is located about half an hour southwest of Pittsburgh in Washington County. Decorated in the Victorian style in the historic Butler House, the tea room is a relaxed but refined space where you can meet friends and family for afternoon tea with a lovely spread of finger sandwiches, tea cakes, tea breads, fresh fruit, and warm scones. Guests often dress up for the experience, wearing their finest garb!
The regular afternoon tea service is $40 per person, but you can upgrade to the royal-tea service (get it?) and add soup and salad for a total of $48. Because of the nature of the delicate space, the tea service is adults only. Call the tea room directly to make a reservation.
7. The Café at the Frick – Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)
The Café at the Frick is part of the campus of The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood, where museums and exhibits within the historic Frick family estate tell the story of early 20th-century life in Pittsburgh.
The café is located within a small cottage that offers a lovely view of the gardens, and in addition to lunch and other light fare, it always has an afternoon tea service on the menu. However, due to the intimate size of the popular café, it may be best to visit with mom on a weekend separate from Mother’s Day (simply extending her celebration!)
Reservations are not accepted—so perhaps you can visit The Frick and wander the property’s grounds and museums at your leisure until you get hungry.
8. Fabled Table – Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)
Fabled Table is an event venue and caterer that also hosts a monthly tea service in its space on Pittsburgh’s North Side within the historic Mexican War Streets neighborhood. Tea is served on the second Sunday of each month, which in May is always Mother’s Day!
The traditional high tea, which is $40 per person, includes assorted tea sandwiches, a savory and a sweet scone, two salads, two small desserts, and a selection of assorted teas. A children’s option is $25. Seating is limited, so call Fabled Table early to make your reservation for one of two seatings.
9. The Steeping Leaf – Morgan (Allegheny County)
Located about 20 minutes southwest of Pittsburgh, The Steeping Leaf hosts a regularly scheduled tea service every Saturday featuring more than 150 teas from its very own tea brand! The afternoon tea menu changes with the seasons, but you can expect small sandwiches, pastries, and scones, including gluten-free and vegan options. The Steeping Leaf also sometimes hosts special tea events, including a Mother’s Day tea service on the Sunday holiday.
The traditional tea service is $35 per person, while special tea services (including the Mother’s Day tea) are $40. Reservations can be made online.
10. The Victorian Lady of Academy Hill – Greensburg (Westmoreland County)
Roughly 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, The Victorian Lady of Academy Hill is a tea room in Westmoreland County’s Greensburg. As the name might suggest, the tea room is set in a historic Victorian home, built around 1884.
The afternoon tea service is $32 and combines Victorian style with delicious refreshments—the menu includes salad, tea sandwiches, a signature scone, sweet morsels, and a bottomless pot of fine tea. A separate menu for children is $15. Call for reservations!
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