Coffee in LoDo
Babe's Tea Room
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Things to Know
Babe's Tea Room is a charming English-style afternoon tea venue on Platte Street in Denver known for its unlimited tea tastings and traditional three-tiered service with sandwiches, scones, and petit fours.
Most visitors rave about the authentic afternoon tea service with nearly 100 tea varieties and excellent food quality, though it's pricey and best suited as an occasional special occasion rather than regular outing.
- ✓Unlimited tea tasting during afternoon tea service—guests can try 7-8 different varieties with proper steeping guidance
- ✓Traditional three-tiered presentation with delicious finger sandwiches, fresh scones with clotted cream and jam, and petit fours
- ✓Charming, cozy atmosphere that feels transported from an English village, with thoughtful touches like takeaway boxes for leftovers
- ✓Welcoming and efficient staff who explain the tea service process clearly
- ⚠High price point ($240 for 4 people) leaves some visitors questioning value despite quality
- ⚠Inconsistent service quality and atmosphere—some report rushed servers and unwelcoming vibes on certain visits
- ⚠Facility maintenance issues noted including poor ventilation and bathroom cleanliness concerns
- ⚠Very small food portions if expecting a filling meal
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
People Order
- —Finger sandwiches (cucumber, curried chicken salad, turkey, bruschetta)
- —Scones with clotted cream, jam, and lemon curd
- —Champagne of tea (house specialty blend)
- —Petit fours and chocolate desserts
What Visitors Say
LoLo Mae
a month ago
💐 It’s cute. 💰 4 People - $240 OVERPRICED⁉️ I’m genuinely confused about what the $240 price point is meant to cover. The food portions were shockingly small — effectively a single sandwich divided among four people. If the experience were exceptional, that might help justify it, but it wasn’t. Overall, the value just isn’t there. 🏄🏽♀️ Service 5/10 - Server seemed rushed & stressed. 😫 felt terrible for her! 🥵 Needs ventilation in the cafe 🚽 Shared restroom. Had pee all over toilet. Might need regular cleaning 🧼 ❤️🩹 NOT a friendly welcoming place. 👎🏽 Maybe it was an “OFF” day. 🫖 Tea selection was good. 👍🏿 🏰 I recommend going to high tea at: The Brown Palace for the value & better experience. ✨✨✨✨✨✨
Born To Be Retired
a month ago
Took my British husband there for high tea and he said it exceeded his expectations. He loved it and that means a lot coming from a stoic Brit. We wanted the traditional English experience. It was truly fantastic from the unlimited tea tasting, the excellent food ( sandwiches, scones, desserts), and the service. We will definitely be back. It’s adorable and worth a visit even if you don’t do high tea
Leilani’s Adventures
3 months ago
As a tea connoisseur, I LOVED my experience at Babe's Tea Room! We were able to try 7 or 8 teas in our allotted time and they were all delicious (I wish I kept track of my favorites but I remember one being referred to as the "Champagne of tea," that was my top). The food was excellent! Loved the finger sandwiches and enjoyed the sweets at home since I was too full to finish them at the restaurant. I can't wait to visit again!
Robert Fox
a month ago
This charming spot for afternoon tea could have appeared straight out of an English village, but is conveniently here in Denver instead, right on Platte Street. Don't be confused, the building address may be 15th Street, but the stores on the main floor mostly face Platte Street. The tea shop is near the far east end. There is validated parking in the Parkwell lot behind the building. The shop is cozy and very cute with seating for about three dozen. We visited the day after Valentine's and things were still decorated for the holiday. The staff is very welcoming and we were soon seated after needing a bit of help with the Parkwell Web site. The rules for afternoon tea were quickly explained. Each person receives an individual pot of tea and can order as many different flavors/varieties as they wish to try. A traditional, vertical rack for each couple contains two plates of sandwiches, a plate of scones, and a plate of cookies and petit fours. This is a lot of food. We received three sets of sandwiches including turkey, cucumber, and curried chicken salad plus a bruschetta. These were all delicious, particularly the bruchetta which had a great mix of flavors. I love scones and we received both a strawberry and a traditional one with a plate of ramekins containing jam, clotted cream, and lemon curd. Very authentic and very tasty. Tea service included three timers to ensure the perfect steeping time, a plate on which to place the tea leaf basket after steeping, a strainer for each cup, and a little container to hold the strainer. Just be sure to keep a finger on the tea pot lid when you pour! We were stuffed at this point, so we only nibbled a bit of the chocolate petit four and were given a beautiful box in which to take home the balance of the desserts. We even each received a final cup of tea to go! Service was friendly and efficient. This is a great experience for my fellow lovers of afternoon tea and very authentic. We enjoyed every bit of it. The shop offers nearly 100 tea varieties plus cocktails, wine, and champagne. There's a happy hour from 4pm to 6pm daily. There's also a café menu if you don't want the full tea service and they love to host special events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babe's Tea Room worth it in LoDo?
Most visitors rave about the authentic afternoon tea service with nearly 100 tea varieties and excellent food quality, though it's pricey and best suited as an occasional special occasion rather than regular outing. Known for: authentic english tea experience in denver.
What should I order at Babe's Tea Room?
Popular choices at Babe's Tea Room include Finger sandwiches (cucumber, curried chicken salad, turkey, bruschetta), Scones with clotted cream, jam, and lemon curd, Champagne of tea (house specialty blend), Petit fours and chocolate desserts.
What do visitors love about Babe's Tea Room?
Unlimited tea tasting during afternoon tea service—guests can try 7-8 different varieties with proper steeping guidance Traditional three-tiered presentation with delicious finger sandwiches, fresh scones with clotted cream and jam, and petit fours Charming, cozy atmosphere that feels transported from an English village, with thoughtful touches like takeaway boxes for leftovers Welcoming and efficient staff who explain the tea service process clearly
Is there anything to know before visiting Babe's Tea Room?
High price point ($240 for 4 people) leaves some visitors questioning value despite quality Inconsistent service quality and atmosphere—some report rushed servers and unwelcoming vibes on certain visits Facility maintenance issues noted including poor ventilation and bathroom cleanliness concerns Very small food portions if expecting a filling meal
How expensive is Babe's Tea Room?
Babe's Tea Room is moderately priced, with a 4.4-star rating from 901 Google reviews.
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