Best Seattle-Area Spots for a Sweet Afternoon Tea Outing With Kids
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Beautiful floral boxes from the Secret Garden Tea Room hold all the fixings for an afternoon tea picnic. We liked our beachside spot at Saltwater State Park. Credit: Natasha Dillinger
Secret Garden Tea Room
The lovely Secret Garden Tea Room in Sumner is ideal for a teatime picnic. This tea room in a beautiful Victorian house currently offers its tea service for pick up. Take it with you or choose an outdoor table and have your tea on the grounds. And the take-away tea service is not just a scone in a bag; staff will package up your afternoon tea selections in a stunning floral box, complete with lemon-scented fingertip towels to wipe those lifted pinkies!
We took our treats to the beach for a low-tide picnic, but Seibenthaler Park is located within walking distance, and Loyalty Park’s impressive accessible playground is just a few minutes’ drive away. The Devonshire cream added the perfect tang when spread on my scone, and my son loved his blueberry tart and chocolate mousse, nibbled from a tiny spoon.
Find it: 1711 Elm St. E., Sumner
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Call to reserve a pickup time (253-826-4479).
Cost: $35–$50 per adult, $25–$30 for a child’s tea service
Next cup: Olive Branch Café and Tea Room
