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$5 for $10 Worth of Tea, Desserts, and Entrees

The daily menu showcases imported London teas, such as earl grey jasmine and peach melba cider ($2.95 for a two-cup pot; $5.95 for a six-cup pot), savory eats such as oolong oriental chicken salad ($9.79), and Victorian scones with clotted cream ($5.29).

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room transports guests to the late 19th century—an era characterized by refined tastes and no Internet. In the dining area, floral wallpaper and lace tablecloths exude an elegant vibe that's only counterbalanced by a dress-up space. Here, visitors young and old emulate royalty as they don floppy hats, costume jewelry, and solid-gold breeches. At teatime, chefs complement pots of English breakfast tea with scones and clotted cream and pay homage to famous rulers with entrees such as Duchess of Bedford chicken salad. Piccadilly attracts some high-profile guests; the likes of Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the Easter Bunny have been spotted on the grounds.