Tea Houses in Dallas (2025)
The Cultured Cup
Tea store · Inwood
A Dallas tea institution for three decades, led by educator Kyle Stewart, offering Saturday tastings, tea classes, and rare finds like Texas Chile Chai. Praised by Dallas Morning News and used by Mirador’s afternoon tea, it’s community-forward and deeply knowledgeable.
Potpourri Boulangerie
Tea house · Bishop Arts District
In a sunny Bishop Arts house, this family-run teahouse pairs seasonal, chef-driven afternoon tea with custom-blended pots and a relaxed BYOB bubbles policy. Featured by local critics and neighborhood press, it’s a thoughtful, reservation-only service with kid options.
Society Bakery & Tea Room
Restaurant · Belmont
Lakewood’s vintage-inspired tea room serves classic three-course tea and playful themed services, guided by an in-house tea sommelier. Covered by the Advocate and noted by D Magazine, it’s reservation-based and community-minded with regular cultural programming.
Restaurant Degolyer
American restaurant · East Dallas
A historic tea in the DeGolyer House with seasonal three-course menus and garden admission included. Visit Dallas and local editors regularly highlight it for a true tea-by-the-gardens experience with set seatings and published 2025 dates and pricing.
MIRADOR
American restaurant · Downtown
Atop Forty Five Ten, Mirador’s stylish afternoon tea pairs Cultured Cup teas with a modern, courses-driven menu. D Magazine and DiningOut Dallas spotlight its limited-seat, date-specific service, kids’ tea, and optional caviar or bubbly upgrades.
Bangkok @ Beltline
Thai restaurant · Richardson
This independent Thai restaurant runs a Saturday-only Thai Afternoon Tea with curry puffs, tom kha croissants, and Thai tea sweets. Recommended by DiningOut Dallas and Eater Dallas, it’s a distinctive regional spin near Dallas with required advance reservations.
The Taschen Library
Book store · Downtown
An intimate, book-lined tea experience now booked as private events. Noted by D Magazine and confirmed by The Joule, it’s a refined, small-scale service with modern bites, fine teas, and champagne in a uniquely Dallas setting.
Rakkasan Tea Company
Tea manufacturer · Deep Ellum
Veteran-owned and Dallas-based, Rakkasan sources single-origin teas from post‑conflict regions and hosts retail tastings and education. Profiled by Dallas Morning News and praised by locals, it’s a meaningful, community-rooted stop for serious loose‑leaf.
Lavendou Bistro Provincial
French restaurant · Preston Highlands
North Dallas’ longtime French bistro offers weekday high tea and special event teas with fresh pastries and classic sandwiches. Regularly cited by local guides and event partners, it remains a charming, independently owned option for traditional tea service.
Chocolate Secrets
Chocolate shop · Cityplace
This Oak Lawn chocolate salon runs a traditional tea with scones, tea sandwiches, macarons, and house chocolates, alongside live music later hours. Featured by Visit Dallas and covered by Dallas Observer, the tea room is reservation-based and locally owned.