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Palm Court at The Drake Hotel

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Gold Coast · Chicago, Illinois

Afternoon TeaHotel Tea ServiceBritish

Afternoon tea has been served in the Drake's Palm Court for nearly a century, making it Chicago's quintessential Magnificent Mile tea experience. Tea arrives in individual pots alongside a traditional three-tiered tray of artisanal finger sandwiches, from-scratch scones with house-made preserves and Devon cream, and petit fours. A live harpist plays on weekends.

Known For

  • Three-tiered afternoon tea service
  • 17 Palais des Thés tea blends
  • Prince & Princess children's tea
  • Live harpist on weekends
  • Seasonal themed tea services

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