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The English Tea Room & Eatery, Covington, LA

The English Tea Room & Eatery

4.8
4.8
62 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
"The world drinks tea. Come have some with us today!" The English Tea Room and Eatery is one of the shops you don't expect to find on the short but interesting Lee Lane in Covington's walkable city core. The shop offers more than 260 choices of teas and serves fresh-baked scones with house-made clotted cream and house-made lemon curd along with all-day high tea [finger sandwiches, savories & chocolate covered strawberries] and many other English food items such as banger & mash, Coronation Chicken Salad, Scotch eggs, quiches, Shepherd's Pie, etc.

We are located on the corner of Rutland St. and N. Florida St. is just a block from the antique stores on Lee Lane and one block from the art galleries on Columbia. Off-street parking is available, wheelchair Lift and ample free parking on Florida St. and Rutland St and nearby Free Public Parking [Ox lot].

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea, English
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (985) 898-3988
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Diamonte Venson
  • Catering
    www.englishtearoom.com/catering
  • Private party facilities
    Call today to book your private events!
  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Cross street
    Florida & E Rutland Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    There are a few public lots (called OX Lots) within the same block.
  • Additional
    Cafe, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for brunch

  • New Orleans

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The English Tea Room & Eatery offers a "whimsical" atmosphere with over 200 teas to choose from, making it a haven for tea enthusiasts. Guests praise the "amazing service" and delightful decor, though some note occasional inconsistencies with food quality. It's a charming spot for gatherings and special occasions, ensuring a memorable experience.

62 Reviews
  1. Emily

    VIP

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This was the most disappointing experience I’ve ever had.

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  2. Carolyn

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely time at the tea room! Food was exceptional. Of course will be back soon!

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  3. Wanita

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go to enjoy a birthday breakfast with family or friends

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  4. Jason

    New Orleans

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A consistent, good experience for high tea. A Christmastime tradition for my wife and I to drive to the northshore for a quick midday getaway. Highly recommend this place!

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  5. Ryan

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are definitely coming back. We went around 5pm this time so wanted more dinner foods we will be back for breakfast

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  6. Nancy

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    very enjoyable, good food. service was not up to your standards, but we had a good time

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  7. Erinne

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite place to visit. Even when I moved away from Louisiana I found myself coming back to English Tea Room whenever I visited family. Now that I'm all moved back I try to come at least once a month. Everything is delicious. I haven't had a dish I didn't like. Tea selection is unlike any tea place I've ever been to. I still haven't tried all the flavors and I've been coming here for over 10 years. Love the specials that run from time to time. My favorite things to get is the tomato basil soup, vanilla scones, and bangers n mash. Tea-wise I always go for nutcracker, apple pie a la mode, Mr. Darcy, blue eyes, and the chocolate chai. Service is always amazing even if sometimes the place gets super busy. Cullen is my favorite server at ETR. On my most recent visit Cullen surprised my group with "mystery" teas which was new flavors they had been working on. We were all delighted with what we tried and maybe even found a new favorite! If you're looking for a fun place to try or even for a special occasion please give English Tea Room a try. You will not be disappointed. Long time lover of this gem. I have done high tea on the Queen Mary all the way to the tea service at The Grand Floridian in Florida and nothing has quite compared to how amazing ETR is. You can't beat it! Plus, I often see the owners coming and going. Name me an establishment where you see the owners, it doesn't happen as frequently at other places.

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  8. Linda

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy going to The English Tea Room. The food is always great, along with the service and atmosphere.

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  9. Tegan

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They are literally the nicest people ever! Food is amazing!

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  10. Joanna

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my British father here who is staying with me for the holidays. He loved it so much he ordered a dish to go 😂 he said it was “quite authentic”. Elle was our server and she was professional, polite, and well spoken. She was so skilled and kind even though we were there right before they closed. I felt bad about getting there late with traffic, but she never rushed us and was patient with our questions. Was so delightful, I can’t wait to go again with friends.

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The English Tea Room & Eatery is rated 4.8 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The English Tea Room & Eatery

734 E Rutland St, Covington, LA 70433

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Florida & E Rutland Street
  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    There are a few public lots (called OX Lots) within the same block.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Diamonte Venson
  • Additional
    Cafe, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (985) 898-3988
  • Catering
    www.englishtearoom.com/catering
  • Private party facilities
    Call today to book your private events!
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